Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 4.21.39
Blended reading (Sanskrit + English inline)
It is said that the Lord is most pleased when He sees one engage in the service of His devotee. He does not need any service from anyone because He is complete, but it is in our own interest to offer all kinds of services to the Supreme Personality of Godhead. These services can be offered to the Supreme Person not directly but through the service of brāhmaṇas and Vaiṣṇavas. Śrīla Narottama dāsa Ṭhākura sings, chāḍiyā vaiṣṇava-sevā nistāra pāyeche kebā, which means that unless one serves the Vaiṣṇavas and brāhmaṇas, one cannot get liberation from the material clutches. Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura also says, yasya prasādād bhagavat-prasādaḥ: by satisfying the senses of the spiritual master, one can satisfy the senses of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Thus this behavior is not only mentioned in scriptures but also followed by ācāryas. Pṛthu Mahārāja advised his citizens to follow the exemplary behavior of the Lord Himself and thus engage in the service of brāhmaṇas and Vaiṣṇavas.
- Dravida Pr SB 04-21-39 - 2007-04-05 Los Angeles
- BCS SB 04-21-39 - Devotees are very dear to the Lord - 1988-04-02 Radhadesh
- BCS SB 04-21-39 - Are you dear to the Lord - 1988-04-02 Radhadesh
- Bhanu Sw SB 04-21-39 - 2010-04
- GRS SB 04-21-39 - Please the Lord by Serving Devotees - 2012-01-01 Vrindavan
- GKG SB 04-21-39 - 2010-08-14 Vladimir
- Whom in my life is 'dear to the Lord' — and have I treated them accordingly?
- Where would serving such a person directly pleasure the Lord?
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