Srimad Bhagavatam · Skandha 9
Srimad Bhagavatam 9.4.20 meaning
padau hareh kshetrapad-anusarpane shiro hrisheekeshapad-abhivandane
kamam cha dasye na tu kamakamyaya yath-ottamashlokajan-ashraya ratih
पादौ हरेः क्षेत्रपदानुसर्पणे शिरो हृषीकेशपदाभिवन्दने।
कामं च दास्ये न तु कामकाम्यया यथोत्तमश्लोकजनाश्रया रतिः॥
His feet walked to the Lord's holy places, his head bowed at Hrishikesha's feet, and his desires were for service, not for pleasure, so that he might gain the love found in the Lord's devotees.
What it means
Even desire can be redirected. Instead of wanting pleasure, want to serve; the energy is the same, but the result is joy instead of restlessness.हिंदी में अर्थ
उनके पैर भगवान के तीर्थों तक चलते, सिर हृषीकेश के चरणों में झुकता, और उनकी इच्छाएँ भोग के लिए नहीं, सेवा के लिए थीं, ताकि उन्हें भगवान के भक्तों जैसा प्रेम मिले।
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