The Supreme Personality of Godhead said: Fearlessness purification of one's existence cultivation of spiritual knowledge charity self-control performance of sacrifice study of the Vedas austerity simplicity nonviolence truthfulness freedom from anger renunciation tranquillity aversion to faultfinding compassion for all living entities freedom from covetousness gentleness modesty steady determination vigor forgiveness fortitude cleanliness and freedom from envy and from the passion for honor -- these transcendental qualities, O son of Bharata, belong to godly men endowed with divine nature. (Bhagavad-gita 16.1-3)