Human Qualities

The Buddha said that two qualities are rare among humans: kataññu`ta, that is, gratitude and pubbakarita, which is, initiative to help others without expecting anything in return. These two qualities are the true yardstick of measuring progress on the path of Dhamma of any person devoted to Dhamma. Gratitude is more important of the two qualities. Whenever we remember the help given to us by any saintly person and generate gratitude towards him,we naturally feel inclined to give selfless service

to live up to that ideal.Thus selfless service is strengthened.Gratitude and selfless service complement and support each other.