I worship the lotus feet of you, who are the protector and controller of all beings moving and non-moving, whose fixed devotees are not touched by karma, guṇas or time, and whom the sages, with continuous silence, knowing the conclusion of the Vedas, praise, respect, worship and meditate upon, in order to attain you. I worship your lotus feet. The verb occurs in verse 44. The contamination of bad conduct, arising from karma, guṇas and time do not touch the devotees situated at your feet. This expresses the greatness of bhakti dedicated to the Lord. Actions, either pious or sinful, recent or ancient, do not touch the devotee, just as water does not touch the lotus leaf. The plural verb is poetic license. The devotees, always silent (munayaḥ), who know the conclusion of the Vedas, meditate on the Lord to attain him.