Srimad Bhagavatam — Saptama Skandha, Shloka 23
Varṇāśrama-Dharma and the Thirty Qualities of a Human Being
देवगुर्वच्युते भक्तिस्त्रिवर्गपरिपोषणम् । आस्तिक्यमुद्यमो नित्यं नैपुण्यं वैश्यलक्षणम् ॥ २३ ॥
deva-gurv-acyute bhaktis tri-varga-paripoṣaṇam āstikyam udyamo nityaṁ naipuṇyaṁ vaiśya-lakṣaṇam
دیوتاؤں، گرو اور اَچُیوت وِشنو کی بھکتی؛ دھرم‑ارتھ‑کام (تری ورگ) کی پرورش کے لیے مسلسل کوشش؛ شاستر و گرو کے کلام پر ایمان؛ اور دولت کمانے میں مہارت—یہ ویشیہ کی نشانیاں ہیں۔
FAQs
This verse lists devotion to the demigods, guru, and Lord Acyuta, proper maintenance of dharma-artha-kāma, faith in Vedic authority, constant industriousness, and practical expertise as the key vaiśya qualities.
Prahlada explains how an ideal, God-centered society functions through prescribed qualities and duties, showing that social roles should support dharma and devotion to Krishna.
Cultivate faith, integrity, and steady effort in your livelihood while keeping devotion to Krishna and respect for spiritual guidance at the center, so worldly responsibilities support spiritual progress.