CC Adi 1.82 (1975)
Below is the 1996 edition text, ready to be substituted with the 1975 one using the compile form.
TEXT 82
- bhakta ādi krame kaila sabhāra vandana
- e-sabhāra vandana sarva-śubhera kāraṇa
SYNONYMS
bhakta—the devotees; ādi—and so on; krame—in order; kaila—did; sabhāra—of the assembly; vandana—worship; e-sabhāra—of this assembly; vandana—worship; sarva-śubhera—of all good fortune; kāraṇa—the source.
TRANSLATION
Now I have worshiped all the various levels of devotees. Worshiping them is the source of all good fortune.
PURPORT
To offer prayers to the Lord, one should first offer prayers to His devotees and associates.