[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975) › c9.1272 # Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c9.1272 Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c9.1272 - **Language:** English ### [c9.1272](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.1272) The signs of duty are, resolution, forbearance, selfrestraint, not robbing, cleansing, control of sense-organs, modesty, knowledge, truth, not resorting to anger, and so on. Hermits are of four grades, such as Kuṭicaka, Bahūdaka, Haṃsa and Paramahaṃsa, the last-mentioned being the noblest grade. The hermit who wears one or three daṇḍas (rod) will be freed from ties of birth and death. - [Previous: c9.1271](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.1271) - [Next: c9.1273](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.1273) - [Up: c9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.1272](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.1272) · Pramāṇa