SB 10.63.41
His Divine Grace
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Please note: The synonyms, translation and purport of this verse were composed by disciples of Śrīla Prabhupāda
TEXT 41
- deva-dattam imaṁ labdhvā
- nṛ-lokam ajitendriyaḥ
- yo nādriyeta tvat-pādau
- sa śocyo hy ātma-vañcakaḥ
SYNONYMS
deva—by the Supreme Lord; dattam—given; imam—this; labdhvā—attaining; nṛ—of human beings; lokam—the world; ajita—uncontrolled; indriyaḥ—his senses; yaḥ—who; na ādriyeta—will not honor; tvat—Your; pādau—feet; saḥ—he; śocyaḥ—pitiable; hi—indeed; ātma—of himself; vañcakaḥ—a cheater.
Translation and purport composed by disciples of Śrīla Prabhupāda
TRANSLATION
One who has attained this human form of life as a gift from God, yet who fails to control his senses and honor Your feet, is surely to be pitied, for he is only cheating himself.
PURPORT
Lord Śiva here condemns those who refuse to engage in the devotional service of the Supreme Lord.