Srimad Bhagavatam

References to text SB 5.5.24
SB 5.5.24: The Vedas are My eternal transcendental sound incarnation. Therefore the Vedas are Å›abda-brahma. In this world, the brÄhmaṇas thoroughly study all the Vedas, and because they assimilate the Vedic conclusions, they are also to be considered the Vedas personified. The brÄhmaṇas are situated in the supreme transcendental mode of nature — sattva-guṇa. Because of this, they are fixed in mind control [Å›ama], sense control [dama], and truthfulness [satya]. They describe the Vedas in their original sense, and out of mercy [anugraha] they preach the purpose of the Vedas to all conditioned souls. They practice penance [tapasya] and tolerance [titiká¹£Ä], and they realize the position of the living entity and the Supreme Lord [anubhava]. These are the eight qualifications of the brÄhmaṇas. Therefore among all living entities, no one is superior to the brÄhmaṇas.

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Vrndavana, November 11, 1976
Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons
LSB 5.5.24