प्रेक्षणीयः प्रयत्नेन स्वभावो नेतरे गुणाः

प्रेक्षणीयः प्रयत्नेन स्वभावो नेतरे गुणाः।

अतीत्य हि गुणान् सर्वान् स्वभावो मूर्ध्नि तिष्टति॥

vallabhadeva subhashitam

prekṣaṇīyaḥ prayatnena svabhāvo netare guṇāḥ|

atītya hi guṇān sarvān svabhāvo mūrdhni tisṭhati||

One should carefully observe keenly the basic character of any person with whom he would like to associate and also should ensure that the highest level of character is maintained in his own individual case. Other attributes and attainments are of lesser significance. The intrinsic merit of the character of a person stands at the top or in the position of the top of head when compared to other attributes .

If the intrinsic character of a person is of great integrity, other merits would follow sooner or later. And if the intrinsic character is flawed no toppings or window dressings would be adequate to cover such defect