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TEXT 47
mahattvam icchatam tirtham
srotuh siladayo gunah
yatra tejas tad icchunam
mano yatra manasvinam
SYNONYMS
mahattvamgreatness; icchatamfor those desiring; tirthamthe process; srotuhof the hearer; sila-adayahhigh character, etc.; gunahqualities; yatrain which; tejahprowess; tatthat; icchunamfor those who desire; manahadoration; yatrain which; manasvinamfor thoughtful men.
TRANSLATION
Anyone who hears this narration of Dhruva Maharaja acquires exalted qualities like him. For anyone who desires greatness, prowess or influence, here is the process by which to acquire them, and for thoughtful men who want adoration, here is the proper means.
PURPORT
In the material world everyone is after profit, respectability and reputation, everyone wants the supreme exalted position, and everyone wants to hear about the great qualities of exalted persons. All ambitions which are desirable for great persons can be fulfilled simply by reading and understanding the narration of Dhruva Maharajas activities.
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