We can recognize a real brahmana by his or her dealings with others. We cannot base our judgment simply on external designations. Those who wish to take brahminical initiation should think about how they can come closer to the spiritual master to more intimately serve his mission of sheltering conditioned souls. We cannot force shelter upon conditioned souls, but by our own perfect behavior, we can encourage them to respect what we are doing and to begin to desire the peace a Vaishnava brahmana feels.