आचारो विनयो विद्या प्रतिष्ठा तीर्थदर्शनम् l
निष्ठा वृत्तिस्तपो दानं नवधा कुललक्षणम् ll
aachaaro vinayo vidyaa pratiShThaa teerthadarshanam l
niShThaa vruttistapo daanam navadhaa kulalakShaNam ll
Virtuous conduct, humility, learning, tranquility and perseverance, clarity about the goal and the path, devotion and application, respectful behaviour, deep concentration and charity – these are the nine indicators of being born in a good lineage.
Kalpana 