One who is able to control the mind is called “manush,” a human being (Sanskrit: हलन्तष्, mānuṣ).

Here is a list of qualities given by Lord Vishnu in the Shrimad Bhagavatam, which when demonstrated in all the activities in one’s life, makes one a perfect human being and paves the way to attain Godliness.

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Qualities of an Ideal Human Being

Speaking the truth

Practicing compassion

Performing purifying austerities

Maintaining purity in body and mind

Renouncing all personal desires

Controlling the mind

Cultivating a strict discipline of self control

Freedom from enmity, causing harm to none

Walking with God, maintaing purity in studies and demeanor

Renunciation

Performing Japa as much as one is capable

Leading a simple life