566 Srimad-Bhagavatam [Canto 4, Ch. 13

PURPORT

It is the practice of the brahmanas conversant with the science to
pronounce a Vedic mantra in the right accent. The combination of the
mantra and Sanskrit words must be chanted with the right pronunciation,
otherwise it will not be successful. In this age the brahmanas are neither
well versed in the Sanskrit language nor very pure in practical life. But by
chanting the Hare Krsna mantra one can attain the highest benefit of
sacrificial performances. Even if the Hare Krsna mantra is not chanted
properly, still it has so much potency that the chanter gains the effect.

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TH WR led AY ALY aT: SATHANA

na vidameha devanam
helanam vayam anv api

yan na grhnanti bhagan svan
ye devah karma-saksinah

na—not; vidama—can find; iha—in this connection; devanam—of the
demigods; helanam—insult, neglect; vayam—we; anu—minute; api—even;
yat—because of which; na—not; grhnanti—accept; bhagan—shares; svan—
own; ye—who; devah—the demigods; karma-saksinah—witnesses for the
sacrifice.

TRANSLATION

Dear King, we do not find any reason that the demigods should feel
insulted or neglected in any way, but still the demigods who are witnesses
for the sacrifice do not accept their shares. We do not know why it is so.

PURPORT

It is indicated herein that if there is negligence on the part of the priest,
the demigods do not accept their share in sacrifices. Similarly, in devotional
service there are offenses known as seva-aparadha. Those who are engaged
in worshiping the Deity, Radha and Krsna in the temple, should avoid
such offenses in service. The offenses in service are described in The Nectar
of Devotion. If we simply make a show of offering services to the Deity
but do not care for the seva-aparadha, certainly the Radha-Krsna Deity
will not accept offerings from such nondevotees. Devotees engaged in
temple worship should not, therefore, manufacture their own methods,
