Canto
4
Chapter 31: Nârada Instructs the Pracetâs
(1) Maitreya said: 'Remembering what the Lord in the Beyond had enunciated, arrived they following [the marriage with Mârishâ], leaving their home to their wife and son, very soon at perfect wisdom. (2) Heading in the western direction for the seashore where sage Jâjali resided, found they perfection, determined in the cultivation of spiritual knowledge considering all living beings alike themselves. (3) They, mastering the sitting postures, all achieved the full control over their breath, mind, words and vision and, pacified in keeping their bodies straight with their minds, freed from impurities, engaged in the transcendental, they saw Nârada who always had been worshiped by as well the enlightened as the unenlightened. (4) On his appearance they all got up offering their obeisances in welcome, respecting him as was prescribed, and after having him seated comfortably addressed they him. (5) The Pracetâs said: 'Welcome, o sage of the enlightened! Today we have the great fortune of your audience; your arrival here is like the movement of the sun, o great brahmin, it dispels all fear. (6) By our overly being attached to family matters we almost forgot, o master, what was instructed by the Supreme Lord S'iva and the One in the Beyond [Vishnu]. (7) Therefore, for the purpose of your vision, kindly awaken in us the transcendental knowledge of the Absolute Truth by which we can easily cross over the formidable ocean of nescience. '
(8)Maitreya said: 'Thus petitioned by the Pracetâs were the kings answered by the great Nârada, who to the mind was the wisest in always being absorbed in thoughts about the Supreme Lord. (9) Nârada said: 'Of that birth of man by which in one's fruitive labor, one's lifetime, one's mind and words, the Supersoul is served is the Lord for certain the Controller. (10) What's the use of the three births in this world of being born from semen, by initiation, or by the labor of sacrifice; whether one acts according to what is human or what the Vedas say or whether one lives as long as a demigod? (11) What is the use of austerities to the teachings, or the meaning of the words of consciousness one engages in by intelligence, or the expertise of physical strength or sense-control? (12) Of what use is the yoga-practice, the analytic study, the acceptance of the renounced order, reading the scriptures or all the other auspicious activities, when there is never the satisfaction of the soul that is the Lord? (13) No doubt is the soul factually the sure destination of all auspicious activities and is the Lord the Supersoul giving us our original cherished identity. (14) As by watering the root of a tree its trunk, branches, and twigs are satisfied and by the feeding of the life-air similarly the sensory is sustained, so too are all [the others, the demigods] honored by the worship of the Infallible One. (15) As for sure from the sun the water generated is again in time evaporated and all living, moving and nonmoving, entities return again to the earth, likewise is it unmistakably so with the emanated material nature unto the Lord. (16) The reality of the transcendental soul, is [unmistakably connected with] the Lord who is the universe, just like it is with the sunshine that at times manifests of the sun, like the senses are that became manifest to the forces of inert matter and like the spiritual knowledge is that appears upon the retreat of the differences of misunderstanding. (17) As there is the consecutive existence and absence of clouds, darkness and illumination in the sky, o Kings, so is there thus in the Supreme Absolute likewise the appearance of the energies of passion, ignorance and goodness. (18) Because the One Supreme Soul of the unlimited number of individual souls, as the material cause of time, is the Original Person himself, the transcendental controller *, who by His spiritual power is aloof from all emanations of the self, you should, accepting all as being one in quality, directly engage yourself in devotional service. (19) This or that way being contented with all the senses under control will, showing mercy to all in existence, also very soon Janârdana, the Lord of all beings [a name of Lord Krishna], be satisfied. (20) With all desires vanquished spotless, the mind ever engaged and intensifying in feelings, is the Unchanging One, being called for by His devotees, to their want; His knowing will never fail or leave them as, to the devotee, He is just alike the sky. (21) Never He accepts the union of persons who have a polluted heart, while those who do not depend on wealth but on the soul are dear to Him; all those who with false pride try to relate to God and therein try to be of education, wealth, nobility and fruitive labor, are factually being disgraceful to the devotees who are without possessions. (22) The goddess of fortune after Him and those aspiring her favor, as well as the rulers of man and the demigods, He never worries about because He exists for His own sake; how [then] can a grateful person give up on Him, whose main interest sides with the servants on His path?'
(23) Maitreya said: 'O King, the great sage, the son of Brahmâ, thus instructing the Pracetâs on the topics of relating to the Lord, then returned to the abode of the Absolute [Brahmaloka]. (24) From the mouth of Nârada having heard about the glorification of the Lord who destroys the sins of the world, advanced also they, meditating on His feet, towards their ultimate destination. (25) O Vidura, this is, about the conversation of Nârada and the Pracetâs, in response to what you asked me, all I had to tell you, describing the glories of the Lord'.
(26) S'rî S'ukadeva said: 'O best of kings [Parîkchit], after the loyal description of this dynasty of the son of Svâyambhuva Manu, Uttânapâda, now also try to understand the dynasty of Priyavrata [the other son of Svâyambhuva, see 3.12: 56, 4.1 and 4.8: 7]. (27) As one who learned about the knowledge of the soul from Nârada, did he, after enjoying again [a righteous rule], achieve the transcendental position, having divided the earth among his sons. (28) All this then described by Maitreya strengthened with Vidura, hearing about the ways with the Invincible One, his ecstasy, bringing tears to his eyes; overwhelmed with the Lord in his heart he brought down his head and captured the feet of the sage. (29) Vidura said: 'By that what you today so mercifully have shown me of the opposite side of darkness, o great master of yoga, are the ones free from the material motive, able to approach the Lord.'
(30) S'uka said: 'Thus reverencing him took Vidura, wishing to see his own family, permission to depart for the city of Hastinâpura, leaving that place with a mind in peace. (31) O King, he who hears this story about kings who gave their life and soul to the Lord, will achieve the good fortune of a long life, wealth, material opulence and reputation and the ultimate goal of life.
Thus ends the fourth Canto of the S'rîmad Bhâgavatam named: The Creation of the Fourth Order.
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Maitreya said: 'Remembering what the Lord in the Beyond had enunciated, arrived they following [the marriage with Mârishâ], leaving their home to their wife and son, very soon at perfect wisdom.Maitreya said: 'Remembering what the Lord in the Beyond had enunciated, did they following [the marriage with Mârisâ], leaving their home to their wife and son, very soon come to perfect wisdom. (Vedabase)
Heading in the western direction for the seashore where sage Jâjali resided, found they perfection, determined in the cultivation of spiritual knowledge considering all living beings alike themselves.
Heading in the western direction for the seashore where sage Jâlali resided, did they, determined in the cultivation of spiritual knowledge, considering all living beings like themselves, find perfection. (Vedabase)
They, mastering the sitting postures, all achieved the full control over their breath, mind, words and vision and, pacified in keeping their bodies straight with their minds, freed from impurities, engaged in the transcendental, they saw Nârada who always had been worshiped by as well the enlightened as the unenlightened.
They, conquering the sitting postures, all came to the full control over their breath, mind, words and vision and, pacified in keeping their bodies straight with their minds freed from impurities engaged in the transcendental, they saw Nârada who always had been worshiped by as well the enlightened as the unenlightened. (Vedabase)
On his appearance they all got up offering their obeisances in welcome, respecting him as was prescribed, and after having him seated comfortably addressed they him.
On his appearance they all got up offering their obeisances in welcome respecting him as was prescribed and after having him seated comfortably they addressed him. (Vedabase)
The Pracetâs said: 'Welcome, o sage of the enlightened! Today we have the great fortune of your audience; your arrival here is like the movement of the sun, o great brahmin, it dispels all fear.
The Pracetâ's said: 'Welcome, o sage of the enlightened! Today we have the great fortune of your audience; your coming is like the movement of the sun, o great brahmin, it dispels all fear. (Vedabase)
By our overly being attached to family matters we almost forgot, o master, what was instructed by the Supreme Lord S'iva and the One in the Beyond [Vishnu].
By our overly being attached to family matters we almost forgot, o master, what was instructed by the Supreme Lord S'iva and the One in the Beyond [Vishnu]. (Vedabase)
Therefore, for the purpose of your vision, kindly awaken in us the transcendental knowledge of the Absolute Truth by which we can easily cross over the formidable ocean of nescience.'
Therefore, for the purpose of your vision, kindly awaken in us the transcendental knowledge of the Absolute Truth by which we can easily cross over the formidable ocean of nescience.' (Vedabase)
Maitreya said: 'Thus petitioned by the Pracetâs were the kings answered by the great Nârada, who to the mind was the wisest in always being absorbed in thoughts about the Supreme Lord.
Maitreya said: 'Thus petitioned by the Pracetâ's did the great Nârada, who to the mind was the wisest in always being absorbed in thoughts about the Supreme Lord, answer the kings. (Vedabase)
Nârada said: 'Of that birth of man by which in one's fruitive labor, one's lifetime, one's mind and words, the Supersoul is served is the Lord for certain the Controller.
Nârada said: 'Of that birth of man by which in one's fruitive labor, one's lifetime, one's mind and words, the Supersoul is served is the Lord for certain the Controller. (Vedabase)
What's the use of the three births in this world of being born from semen, by initiation, or by the labor of sacrifice; whether one acts according to what is human or what the Vedas say or whether one lives as long as a demigod?
What is the use of the three births in this world of being born from semen, by initiation, or by the labor of sacrifice; whether one acts according to what is human or what the Veda's say or whether one lives as long as a demigod? (Vedabase)
What is the use of austerities to the teachings, or the meaning of the words of consciousness one engages in by intelligence, or the expertise of physical strength or sense-control?
What is the use of austerities to the teachings, or the meaning of the words of consciousness one engages in by intelligence, or the expertise of physical strength or sense-control? (Vedabase)
Of what use is the yoga-practice, the analytic study, the acceptance of the renounced order, reading the scriptures or all the other auspicious activities, when there is never the satisfaction of the soul that is the Lord?
Of what use is the yoga-practice, the analytic study, the acceptance of the renounced order, reading the scriptures or all the other auspicious activities, when there is never the satisfaction of the soul that is the Lord? (Vedabase)
No doubt is the soul factually the sure destination of all auspicious activities and is the Lord the Supersoul giving us our original cherished identity.
No doubt is the soul factually the sure destination of all auspicious activities - is the Lord the Supersoul to give us our original cherished identity. (Vedabase)
As by watering the root of a tree its trunk, branches, and twigs are satisfied and by the feeding of the life-air similarly the sensory is sustained, so too are all [the others, the demigods] honored by the worship of the Infallible One.
As by watering the root of a tree its trunk, branches, and twigs are satisfied and by the feeding of the life-air similarly the sensory is sustained, so too are all [the others, the demigods] honored by the worship of the Infallible One. (Vedabase)
As for sure from the sun the water generated is again in time evaporated and all living, moving and nonmoving, entities return again to the earth, likewise is it unmistakably so with the emanated material nature unto the Lord.
As for sure from the sun the water generated is again in time evaporated and all living, moving and nonmoving, entities return again to the earth, likewise is it unfailing so with the emanated material nature unto the Lord. (Vedabase)
The reality of the transcendental soul, is [unmistakably connected with] the Lord who is the universe, just like it is with the sunshine that at times manifests of the sun, like the senses are that became manifest to the forces of inert matter and like the spiritual knowledge is that appears upon the retreat of the differences of misunderstanding.
This place of habitation is the reality of the transcendental soul, the Lord that is the universe, just like the sunshine that at times manifests of the sun, the senses that became manifest to the forces of inert matter and the spiritual knowledge that appears from the passing away of the differences of misunderstanding. (Vedabase)
As there is the consecutive existence and absence of clouds, darkness and illumination in the sky, o Kings, so is there thus in the Supreme Absolute likewise the appearance of the energies of passion, slowness and goodness.
As there is the consecutive existence and absence of clouds, darkness and illumination in the sky, o Kings, so is there thus in the Supreme Absolute likewise the appearance of the energies of passion, lowness and goodness. (Vedabase)Text 18
Because the One Supreme Soul of the unlimited number of individual souls, as the material cause of time, is the Original Person himself, the transcendental controller *, who by His spiritual power is aloof from all emanations of the self, you should, accepting all as being one in quality, directly engage yourself in devotional service.
Because the One Supreme Soul of the unlimited number of individual souls, as the material cause of time, is the Original Person himself, the transcendental controller *, who by His spiritual power is aloof from all emanations of the self, you should, accepting all as being one in quality, directly engage yourself in devotional service. (Vedabase)
This or that way being contented with all the senses under control will, showing mercy to all in existence, also very soon Janârdana, the Lord of all beings [a name of Lord Krishna], be satisfied.
This or that way being contented with all the senses under control, showing mercy to all existing, will also very soon Janârdhana, the Lord of all beings [a name of Lord Krishna], be satisfied. (Vedabase)
With all desires vanquished spotless, the mind ever engaged and intensifying in feelings, is the Unchanging One, being called by His devotees, to their want; His knowing will never fail or leave them as, to the devotee, He is just alike the sky.
With all desires vanquished spotless, the mind ever engaged and intensifying in feelings, is the Unchanging One, being called for by His devotees, to their want; His knowing will never fail or leave them as, to the devotee, He is just alike the sky. (Vedabase)
Never He accepts the union of persons who have a polluted heart, while those who do not depend on wealth but on the soul are dear to Him; all those who with false pride try to relate to God and therein try to be of education, wealth, nobility and fruitive labor, are factually being disgraceful to the devotees who are without possessions.
Never He accepts the union of persons who have a polluted heart, while those who do not depend on wealth but on the soul are dear to Him; all those who with false pride try to relate to God and be of education, wealth, nobility and fruitive labor, are factually being disgraceful to the devotees who are without possessions. (Vedabase)
The goddess of fortune after Him and those aspiring her favor, as well as the rulers of man and the demigods, He never worries about because He exists for His own sake; how [then] can a grateful person give up on Him, whose main interest sides with the servants on His path?'
The Goddess after Him and those aspiring her favor, as well as the rulers of man and the demigods, He never cares for because He is there for His own; how [then] can a grateful person give up on Him, whose main focus are the servants of His own path?' (Vedabase)
Maitreya said: 'O king, the great sage, the son of Brahmâ, thus instructing the Pracetâs on the topics of relating to the Lord, then returned to the abode of the Absolute [Brahmaloka].
Maitreya said: 'O King, the great sage, the son of Brahmâ thus instructing the Pracetâ's on the topics of relating to the Lord then returned to the abode of the Absolute [Brahmâ-loka]. (Vedabase)
From the mouth of Nârada having heard about the glorification of the Lord who destroys the sins of the world, advanced also they, meditating on His feet, towards their ultimate destination.
Also they, from the mouth of Nârada having heard about the glorification of the Lord that destroys the sins of the world, advanced meditating on His feet towards their ultimate destination. (Vedabase)
O Vidura, this is, about the conversation of Nârada and the Pracetâs, in response to what you asked me, all I had to tell you in describing the glories of the Lord'.
O Vidura, this is, about the conversation of Nârada and the Pracetâ's, in response to what you asked me, all I had to tell you, describing the glories of the Lord'. (Vedabase)
S'rî S'ukadeva said: 'O best of kings [Parîkchit], after the loyal description of this dynasty of the son of Svâyambhuva Manu, Uttânapâda, now also try to understand the dynasty of Priyavrata [the other son of Svâyambhuva, see 3.12: 56, 4.1 and 4.8: 7].
S'rî S'ukadeva said: 'O best of kings [Parîkchit], after the loyal description of this dynasty of the son of Svâyambhuva Manu, Uttânapada, now also try to understand the dynasty of Priyavrata [the other son of Svâyambhuva, see 3.12:56, 4.1 and 4.8:7]. (Vedabase)
As one who learned about the knowledge of the soul from Nârada, did he, after enjoying again [a righteous rule], achieve the transcendental position, having divided the earth among his sons.
As one who learned about the knowledge of the soul from Nârada, did he, after enjoying again [a righteous rule], achieve the transcendental position, having divided the earth among his sons. (Vedabase)
All this then described by Maitreya strengthened with Vidura, hearing about the ways with the Invincible One, his ecstasy, bringing tears to his eyes; overwhelmed with the Lord in his heart he brought down his head and captured the feet of the sage.
All this then described by Maitreya strengthened with Vidura, hearing about the ways with the Invincible One, his ecstasy, bringing tears to his eyes; overwhelmed with the Lord in his heart he brought down his head and captured the feet of the sage. (Vedabase)
Vidura said: 'By that what you today so mercifully have shown me of the opposite side of darkness, o great master of yoga, are the ones free from the material motive, able to approach the Lord.'
Vidura said: 'By that what you today so mercifully have shown me of the opposite side of darkness, o great master of yoga, can the ones who are free from the material motive, approach the Lord.' (Vedabase)
S'uka said: 'Thus reverencing him took Vidura, wishing to see his own family, permission to depart for the city of Hastinâpura, leaving that place with a mind in peace.
S'uka said: 'Thus reverencing him took Vidura, desiring to see his own family, permission to depart for the city of Hastinâpura, leaving that place with a mind in peace. (Vedabase)
O King, he who hears this story about kings who gave their life and soul to the Lord, will achieve the good fortune of a long life, wealth, material opulence and reputation, as well as the ultimate goal of life.'
O King, he who hears this story about kings who gave their life and soul to the Lord, will achieve the good fortune of a long life, wealth, material opulence and reputation and the ultimate goal of life. (Vedabase)
* Time, the ingredient and the creator combined, are called tritayâtmaka, the three causes by which everything in this material world is created.
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