Bhagawan has seven chief characteristics: Aishvarya, Keerthi, Jnaana, Vairaagya, Srishti, Sthithi and Laya (prosperity, glory, wisdom, non-attachment, creation, preservation and dissolution). Whoever has these seven, you can consider as having divinity in Him. These seven are the unfailing characteristics of Avathaars, of the Mahaashakthi (supreme power) which persists fully when it has apparently modified itself with Maayaashakthi (deluding power). Wherever these are found, you can identify Godhead.
- From Swami's Divine Discourse on 30th September' 1960.
