Want Respect in Society? Develop These Five Qualities

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1. ಯೋಗ್ಯ ವಸ್ತ್ರ(ವಸ್ತ್ರೇಣ) 
2. ಉತ್ತಮ ಶರೀರ ( ವಪುಷಾ )  
3. ಒಳ್ಳೆಯ ಮಾತು ( ವಾಚಾ )
4. ಸದ್ವಿದ್ಯೆ (ವಿದ್ಯಯಾ ) 
5. ವಿನಯ (ವಿನಯೇನ) 

ಹೀಗೆ ಈ ಐದು ವಕಾರಗಳಿoದ ಕೂಡಿರುವ ಗುಣಗಳಿಲ್ಲದಿದ್ದರೆ ಮನುಷ್ಯನು ಗೌರವವನ್ನು ಹೊಂದಲಾರ. 

| ವೇದಮೂರ್ತಿ ಮಂಜುಳಗಿರಿ ವೆಂಕಟರಮಣ ಭಟ್ಟ

What are the five qualities a person should cultivate to earn respect in society?

Respect in society is not determined by wealth, position or status alone, but by the qualities a person reflects through everyday life. Drawing from traditional wisdom, Vedamurthi Manjulgiri Venkataramana Bhat highlights five essential qualities that help a person earn genuine respect—appropriate attire, a good and presentable personality, courteous speech, knowledge and education, and humility. These five qualities, symbolised by the five ‘Va’ sounds in the Sanskrit verse, offer a timeless lesson on how character and conduct shape a person’s standing in society.

1. Appropriate attire (Vastrena) – Dressing suitably and respectfully.
2. Good physical appearance (Vapusha) – Maintaining a clean, healthy and presentable body.
3. Good speech (Vacha) – Speaking politely, thoughtfully and respectfully.
4. Right knowledge and education (Vidyaya) – Possessing good education, wisdom and knowledge.
5. Humility (Vinayena) – Being modest, respectful and free from arrogance.

These five qualities are represented by the Sanskrit verse:

“Vastrena Vapusha Vacha Vidyaya Vinayena Cha |
Vakaraih Panchabhir Hi No Naro Nayati Gauravam ||”

The verse conveys that a person cannot attain true respect without these five qualities beginning with the letter ‘Va’ - appropriate attire, good appearance, good speech, knowledge and humility.

As the saying suggests, respect is not earned merely through status or wealth; it is built through one’s conduct, appearance, knowledge and humility.

| Vedamurthi Manjulgiri Venkataramana Bhat

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