SB 10.74.40
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 40
- nindāṁ bhagavataḥ śṛṇvaṁs
- tat-parasya janasya vā
- tato nāpaiti yaḥ so 'pi
- yāty adhaḥ sukṛtāc cyutaḥ
SYNONYMS
nindām—criticism; bhagavataḥ—of the Supreme Lord; śṛṇvan—hearing; tat—to Him; parasya—who is dedicated; janasya—of a person; vā—or; tataḥ—from that place; na apaiti—does not go away; yaḥ—who; saḥ—he; api—indeed; yāti—goes; adhaḥ—down; su-kṛtāt—from the good results of his pious works; cyutaḥ—fallen.
Translation and purport composed by disciples of Śrīla Prabhupāda
TRANSLATION
Anyone who fails to immediately leave the place where he hears criticism of the Supreme Lord or His faithful devotee will certainly fall down, bereft of his pious credit.