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  1. 1Chant the verseSay the Sanskrit slowly and carefully.
  2. 2Read the word meaningsGo through each Sanskrit word and its meaning.
  3. 3Find the meaning yourselfBefore the translation, piece the meaning together from the words.
  4. 4Read the translationAsk: what is the Lord teaching here, and how does it apply to my life?
  5. 5Read the purport slowlyRead it two or three times. Don't rush.
  6. 6Write down what touched youNote the main points in your own notebook.
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Canto 7 · Chapter 7: What Prahlāda Learned in the Womb
7.7.297.7.32

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Texts 7.7.30-31

गुरुशुश्रूषया भक्त्या सर्वलब्धार्पणेन च ।

सङ्गेन साधुभक्तानामीश्वराराधनेन च ॥ ३० ॥

श्रद्धया तत्कथायां च कीर्तनैर्गुणकर्मणाम् ।

तत्पादाम्बुरुहध्यानात तल्लिङ्गेक्षार्हणादिभि: ॥ ३१ ॥

guru-śuśrūṣayā bhaktyā

sarva-labdhārpaṇena ca

saṅgena sādhu-bhaktānām

īśvarārādhanena ca

śraddhayā tat-kathāyāṁ ca

kīrtanair guṇa-karmaṇām

tat-pādāmburuha-dhyānāt

tal-liṅgekṣārhaṇādibhiḥ

Translation

One must accept the bona fide spiritual master and render service unto him with great devotion and faith. Whatever one has in one’s possession should be offered to the spiritual master, and in the association of saintly persons and devotees one should worship the Lord, hear the glories of the Lord with faith, glorify the transcendental qualities and activities of the Lord, always meditate on the Lord’s lotus feet, and worship the Deity of the Lord strictly according to the injunctions of the śāstra and guru.

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Three study points drawn from the translation and purport.

Serve With Faith and Sincere Affection

  1. 1

    Bhakti-yoga begins with accepting a bona fide spiritual master and serving him with devotion and faith. The disciple should eagerly inquire about the complete truth of eternal religion.

  2. 2

    Life, wealth, intelligence and words should be offered to the Supreme Personality of Godhead through the spiritual master. Such offerings should come from love and affection, not a desire for material prestige.

  3. 3

    Associate with devotees whose behavior is saintly, and learn proper devotional conduct from them. Hear and glorify the Lord, meditate on His lotus feet, and worship His Deity according to śāstra and guru.

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