TEXT 171
ca-sabda api-arthe, 'api'--avadharane
yatnagraha vina bhakti na janmaya preme
SYNONYMS
ca-sabdathe word ca; apiof the word api; arthein the meaning; api avadharanethis api is used in sense of emphasis; yatna-agraha vinawithout sincere endeavor; bhaktidevotional service; nanot; janmayabegets; premelove of Godhead.
TRANSLATION
"The word ca may be used in place of api, which gives emphasis to something. Thus it means that without sincere endeavor in devotional service, one cannot attain love of Godhead.

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