Text 86] The Process of Devotional Service 375

bhavatah—you; anaghéah—O sinless ones; samsare—in the material world;
asmin—this; ksana-ardhah—lasting half a moment; api—even; sat-sangah—asso-
ciation with devotees; sevadhih—a treasure; nrnam—for human society.

TRANSLATION

““‘C devotees! O you who are free from all sins! Let me inquire from you
about that which is supremely auspicious for all living entities. Association
with a pure devotee for even half a moment in this material world is the
greatest treasure for human society.’

PURPORT
This is a quotation from Srimad-Bhagavatam (11.2.30).

TEXT 86
ABI BARAT TAALTCHI
safe ssedaqtaat: Fats |
Sree afierst aay fa
aa afesfeqra fags ive

sataém prasangan mama virya-samvido
bhavanti hrt-karna-rasayanah kathah

taj-josanad 4sv apavarga-vartmani
sraddha ratir bhaktir anukramisyati

SYNONYMS

satam—of the devotees; prasangat—by the intimate association; mama—of
Me; virya-samvidah—talks full of spiritual potency; bhavanti—appear; hrt—to
the heart; karna—and to the ears; rasa-4yanah—a source of sweetness; kathah—
talks; tat—of them; josanat—from proper cultivation; asu —quickly; apavarga —of
liberation; vartmani—on the path; sraddha—faith; ratih—attraction; bhaktih—
love; anukramisyati—will follow one after another.

TRANSLATION

“‘The spiritually powerful message of Godhead can be properly discussed
only in a society of devotees, and it is greatly pleasing to hear in that asso-
ciation. If one hears from devotees, the way of transcendental experience
quickly opens, and gradually one attains firm faith that in due course develops
into attraction and devotion.’
