# The qualifications of a devotee *A pure devotee of Krishna naturally develops all divine qualities without separate endeavor. Twenty-six prominent qualities are described, including compassion for all living beings, freedom from material designations, tolerance, and constant engagement in Krishna's service.* **A pure devotee automatically develops all good qualities of the demigods: ![[sb/5/18/12]] ## The Twenty-Six Qualities **A devotee manifests twenty-six prominent qualities: ![[cc/madhya/22/78-80]] ## Compassion for All Living Beings **A Vaiṣṇava is para-duḥkha-duḥkhī — unhappy seeing others' distress: ![[cc/madhya/15/163]] ## Freedom from Material Designations **A devotee sees beyond bodily designations: ![[sb/5/18/9]] ## Always Engaged in Krishna's Service **A devotee is twenty-four hours engaged: ![[cc/madhya/23/18-19]] ## Tolerant and Humble **More tolerant than a tree, humbler than grass: ![[cc/adi/17/31]] ## Pure in Heart **A devotee's heart is cleansed of all material contamination: ![[sb/1/2/17]] ## Related Articles - [[wiki/articles/the-philosophy-of-bhagavad-gita|The philosophy of Bhagavad-gita]] — Foundational teachings - [[wiki/articles/surrender-to-the-lord|Surrender to the Lord]] — Essential principle ## From the Index - [[index/entries/devotee-of-supreme-lord|Devotee of Supreme Lord]] — Vaiṣṇava - [[index/entries/pure-devotee|Pure Devotee]] — Perfected devotee - [[index/entries/qualities|Qualities]] — Divine attributes - [[index/entries/humility|Humility]] — Essential quality - [[index/entries/compassion|Compassion]] — Para-duḥkha-duḥkhī