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आदर:परिचर्यायांसर्वाङ्गैरभिवन्दनम् ।
मद्भक्तपूजाभ्यधिकासर्वभूतेषुमन्मति: ॥ २१ ॥
मदर्थेष्वङ्गचेष्टा च वचसा मद्गुणेरणम् ।
मय्यर्पणं च मनस: सर्वकामविवर्जनम् ॥ २२ ॥
मदर्थेऽर्थपरित्यागो भोगस्य च सुखस्य च ।
इष्टं दत्तं हुतं जप्तं मदर्थं यद् व्रतं तप: ॥ २३ ॥
एवं धर्मैर्मनुष्याणामुद्धवात्मनिवेदिनाम् ।
मयि सञ्जायते भक्ति: कोऽन्योऽर्थोऽस्यावशिष्यते ॥ २४ ॥
śraddhāmṛta-kathāyāṁ me
[shraddhaamrita-kathaayaam me]
śaśvan mad-anukīrtanam
[shashvan mad-anukeertanam]
pariniṣṭhā ca pūjāyāṁ
[parinishthaa cha poojaayaam]
stutibhiḥ stavanaṁ mama
[stutibhih stavanam mama]
ādaraḥ paricaryāyāṁ
[aadarah paricharyaayaam]
sarvāṅgair abhivandanam
[sarvaangair abhivandanam]
mad-bhakta-pūjābhyadhikā
[mad-bhakta-poojaabhyadhikaa]
sarva-bhūteṣu man-matiḥ
[sarva-bhooteshu man-matih]
mad-artheṣv aṅga-ceṣṭā ca
[mad-artheshv anga-cheshtaa cha]
vacasā mad-guṇeraṇam
[vachasaa mad-guneranam]
mayy arpaṇaṁ ca manasaḥ
[mayy arpanam cha manasah]
sarva-kāma-vivarjanam
[sarva-kaama-vivarjanam]
mad-arthe ’rtha-parityāgo
[mad-arthe ’rtha-parityaago]
bhogasya ca sukhasya ca
[bhogasya cha sukhasya cha]
iṣṭaṁ dattaṁ hutaṁ japtaṁ
[ishtam dattam hutam japtam]
mad-arthaṁ yad vrataṁ tapaḥ
[mad-artham yad vratam tapah]
evaṁ dharmair manuṣyāṇām
[evam dharmair manushyaanaam]
uddhavātma-nivedinām
[uddhavaatma-nivedinaam]
mayi sañjāyate bhaktiḥ
[mayi sanjaayate bhaktih]
ko ’nyo ’rtho ’syāvaśiṣyate
[ko ’nyo ’rtho ’syaavashishyate]
Word-for-word
śraddhā—faithamṛta—in the nectarkathāyām—of narrationsme—about Meśaśvat—alwaysmat—of Meanukīrtanam—chanting the gloriespariniṣṭhā—fixed in attachmentca—alsopūjāyām—in worshiping Mestutibhiḥ—with beautiful hymnsstavanam—formal prayersmama—in relation to Meādaraḥ—great respectparicaryāyām—for My devotional servicesarva-aṅgaiḥ—with all the limbs of the bodyabhivandanam—offering obeisancesmat—Mybhakta—of the devoteespūjā—worshipabhyadhikā—preeminentsarva-bhūteṣu—in all living entitiesmat—of Mematiḥ—consciousnessmat-artheṣu—for the sake of serving Meaṅga-ceṣṭā—ordinary, bodily activitiesca—alsovacasā—with wordsmat-guṇa—My transcendental qualitiesīraṇam—declaringmayi—in Mearpaṇam—placingca—alsomanasaḥ—of the mindsarva-kāma—of all material desiresvivarjanam—rejectionmat-arthe—for My sakeartha—of wealthparityāgaḥ—the giving upbhogasya—of sense gratificationca—alsosukhasya—of material happinessca—alsoiṣṭam—desirable activitiesdattam—charityhutam—offering of sacrificejaptam—chanting the holy names of the Lordmat-artham—for the sake of achieving Meyat—whichvratam—vows, such as fasting on Ekādaśītapaḥ—austeritiesevam—thusdharmaiḥ—by such religious principlesmanuṣyānām—of human beingsuddhava—Mv dear Uddhavaātma-nivedinām—who are surrendered soulsmayi—to Mesañjāyate—arisesbhaktiḥ—loving devotionkaḥ—whatanyaḥ—otherarthaḥ—purposeasya—of My devoteeavaśiṣyate—remains.
Blended reading (Sanskrit + English inline)
śraddhāmṛta-kathāyāṁ me
śraddhā
faith
amṛta
in the nectar
kathāyām
of narrations
me
about Me
śaśvan mad-anukīrtanam
śaśvat
always
mat
of Me
anukīrtanam
chanting the glories
pariniṣṭhā ca pūjāyāṁ
pariniṣṭhā
fixed in attachment
ca
also
pūjāyām
in worshiping Me
stutibhiḥ stavanaṁ mama
stutibhiḥ
with beautiful hymns
stavanam
formal prayers
mama
in relation to Me
ādaraḥ paricaryāyāṁ
ādaraḥ
great respect
paricaryāyām
for My devotional service
sarvāṅgair abhivandanam
sarva-aṅgaiḥ
with all the limbs of the body
abhivandanam
offering obeisances
mad-bhakta-pūjābhyadhikā
mat
My
bhakta
of the devotees
pūjā
worship
abhyadhikā
preeminent
sarva-bhūteṣu man-matiḥ
sarva-bhūteṣu
in all living entities
mat
of Me
matiḥ
consciousness
mad-artheṣv aṅga-ceṣṭā ca
mat-artheṣu
for the sake of serving Me
aṅga-ceṣṭā
ordinary, bodily activities
ca
also
vacasā mad-guṇeraṇam
vacasā
with words
mat-guṇa
My transcendental qualities
mayy arpaṇaṁ ca manasaḥ
sarva-kāma-vivarjanam
mad-arthe ’rtha-parityāgo
bhogasya ca sukhasya ca
iṣṭaṁ dattaṁ hutaṁ japtaṁ
mad-arthaṁ yad vrataṁ tapaḥ
evaṁ dharmair manuṣyāṇām
īraṇam
declaring
mayi
in Me
arpaṇam
placing
ca
also
uddhavātma-nivedinām
manasaḥ
of the mind
mayi sañjāyate bhaktiḥ
sarva-kāma
of all material desires
vivarjanam
rejection
mat-arthe
for My sake
artha
of wealth
parityāgaḥ
the giving up
bhogasya
of sense gratification
ca
also
sukhasya
of material happiness
ca
also
ko ’nyo ’rtho ’syāvaśiṣyate
iṣṭam
desirable activities
dattam
charity
hutam
offering of sacrifice
japtam
chanting the holy names of the Lord
mat-artham
for the sake of achieving Me
yat
which
vratam
vows, such as fasting on Ekādaśī
tapaḥ
austerities
evam
thus
dharmaiḥ
by such religious principles
manuṣyānām
of human beings
uddhava
Mv dear Uddhava
ātma-nivedinām
who are surrendered souls
mayi
to Me
sañjāyate
arises
bhaktiḥ
loving devotion
kaḥ
what
anyaḥ
other
arthaḥ
purpose
asya
of My devotee
avaśiṣyate
remains.
Firm faith in the blissful narrations of My pastimes, constant chanting of My glories, unwavering attachment to ceremonial worship of Me, praising Me through beautiful hymns, great respect for My devotional service, offering obeisances with the entire body, performing first-class worship of My devotees, consciousness of Me in all living entities, offering of ordinary, bodily activities in My devotional service, use of words to describe My qualities, offering the mind to Me, rejection of all material desires, giving up wealth for My devotional service, renouncing material sense gratification and happiness, and performing all desirable activities such as charity, sacrifice, chanting, vows and austerities with the purpose of achieving Me — these constitute actual religious principles, by which those human beings who have actually surrendered themselves to Me automatically develop love for Me. What other purpose or goal could remain for My devotee?
Purport
The words mad-bhakta-pūjābhyadhikā are significant in this verse. Abhyadhikā indicates “superior quality.” The Lord is extremely satisfied with those who offer worship to His pure devotees, and He rewards them accordingly. Because of the Lord’s generous appraisal of His pure devotees, worship of the pure devotees is described as superior to worship of the Lord Himself. The words mad-artheṣv aṅga-ceṣṭā state that ordinary, bodily activities such as brushing the teeth, taking bath, eating, etc., should all be offered to the Supreme Lord as devotional service. The words vacasā mad-guṇeraṇam indicate that whether one speaks in ordinary, crude language or with learned poetic eloquence, one should describe the glories of the Personality of Godhead. The words mad-arthe ’rtha-parityāgaḥ indicate that one should spend one’s money for festivals glorifying the Personality of Godhead, such as Ratha-yātrā, Janmāṣṭamī and Gaura-pūrṇimā. Also, one is herein instructed to spend money to assist the mission of one’s spiritual master and other Vaiṣṇavas. Wealth that cannot be used properly in the Lord’s service and is thus an impediment to one’s clear consciousness should be given up entirely. The word bhogasya refers to sense gratification, headed by sex enjoyment, and sukhasya refers to sentimental material happiness, such as excessive family attachment. The words dattaṁ hutam indicate that one should offer to brāhmaṇas and Vaiṣṇavas first-class foods cooked in ghee. One should offer the vibration svāhā to Lord Viṣṇu in an authorized sacrificial fire along with grains and ghee. The word japtam indicates that one should constantly chant the holy names of the Lord.
— A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda
Gauḍīya Ācāryas
Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura
Gauḍīya
Translation
Firm faith in the narration of my sweet pastimes, constant chanting of my glories, unwavering attachment to my worship, praising me through verses, great respect for serving the deity, offering obeisances with the entire body, performing extensive worship of my devotees, consciousness of me in all living entities, offering of ordinary bodily activities in my service, use of words to describe my qualities, offering the mind to me, rejection of all material desires, giving up wealth for my sake, renouncing material sense gratification and happiness, performing acts of charity, offering homa, and chanting japa, performing vows like Ekādaśī as austerity with the purpose of achieving me—by these those human beings who have surrendered themselves to me develop bhakti for me. What other result could remain for my devotee?
One should have intense faith in topics which are nectar. Though all topics of the Lord are sweet, one should have faith in the very sweet topics related to the Lord’s rasas. One should worship the devotees extensively, since one understands that this is more pleasing than worshipping me. One offers bodily activities by understanding that one cleans the teeth or the body for service to the Lord. One can even use local languages or dialects to glorify or sing the Lord’s qualities. One should give up one’s articles for use in my festivals. One can give to guru and devotees on these occasions (mad-arthe ’rtha-parityāgo). Or another meaning is that one should give up objects unfavorable for bhakti. One should give enjoying women (bhogasya) and happiness (sukhasya) derived from caring for children. One can perform sacrifice using sesame and ghee, or offer food to the brāhmaṇas and devotees as sacrifice. One should chant japa of the Lord’s mantra or names a thousand or hundred thousand times. Giving donations (dattam), performing sacrifice (hūtam) and chanting japa are three sacrifices (iṣṭam) of the devotees. In order to attain me, one should perform vows like Ekādaśī. That is the austerity of the devotee. What other result remains for the niṣkāma devotee? The result in future lives is simply more hearing and chanting. When the jñānī achieves his result he gives up his sādhana. When the devotee attains his goal, he does not give up the hearing and chanting of his sādhana. Rather, his bhakti of hearing and chanting increases a thousand times, as an anubhāva (conscious action motivated by prema) of the perfection of bhakti, which is prema.
His Grace Vishwarup Prabhu (RNS)· 2018-10-09· English
Personal Guidance
Firm faith in His pastimes, constant chanting, ceremonial worship, hymns, respect for service, full-body obeisances, performing service for devotees, seeing the Lord in all beings, friendliness, helpfulness — the Lord lists practical features of devotion. Devotion is many distinct acts, not a single feeling.