wise man defined
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Imported quote 14092 Thus when the wise man actually becomes wise after many births and whimsical attempts at self-realization, he surrenders unto the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krsna. Such a mahatma, or learned person, knows that Krsna, Vasudeva, is everything (vasudevaḥ sarvam iti). Learned persons always think that life is wasted unless they worship Lord Krsna or become His devotee. Srila Rūpa Gosvami also says that when one becomes an advanced devotee he understands that he should be reserved and perseverant (ksantiḥ) and that he should engage in the service of the Lord and not waste time (avyartha-kalatvam). He should also be detached from all material attraction (viraktiḥ), and he should not long for any material respect in return for his activities (mana-sūnyata). He should be certain that Krsna will bestow His mercy upon him (asa-bandhaḥ), and he should always be very eager to serve the Lord faithfully (samutkantha). The wise man is always very eager to glorify the Lord by chanting and hearing (nama-gane sada ruciḥ), and he is always eager to describe the transcendental qualities of the Lord (asaktis tad-gunakhyane). He should also be attracted to those places where the Lord had His pastimes (pritis tad-vasati-sthale). These are symptoms of an advanced devotee.
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