Text 35] Maharaja Prthu’s Going Back Home 1019

every respect. Even if one is not known or recognized by society, he be-
comes very famous and important if he takes to devotional service and
preaching. As far as education is concerned, one can become recognized in
society as a great learned scholar simply by hearing Srimad-Bhagavatam
and Bhagavad-gita, wherein the pastimes of the Lord and His devotees are
described. This material world is full of dangers at every step, but a devotee
has no fear because devotional service is so auspicious that it automatically
counteracts all kinds of bad luck. Since hearing about Prthu Maharaja is
one of the items of devotional service (Sravanam), naturally hearing about
him brings all good fortune.

TEXT 35
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dhanyam yasasyam ayusyam
svargyam kali-malapaham

dharmartha-kama-moksanam
samyak siddhim abhipsubhih

sraddhayaitad anusravyam
caturnam karanam param

dhanyam—the source of riches; yasasyam—the source of reputation;
ayusyam—the source of an increased span of life; svargyam—the source of
elevation to the heavenly planets; kali—of the age of Kali; mala-apaham—
decreasing the contamination; dharma—religion; artha—economic develop-
ment; kama—sense gratification; moksanam—of liberation; samyak—com-
pletely; siddhim—perfection; abhipsubhih—by those desiring; sraddhaya—
with great respect; etat—this narration; anusravyam—must one hear;
caturnam—of the four; karanam—cause; param—ultimate.

TRANSLATION

By hearing the narration of Prthu Maharaja, one can become great,
increase his duration of life, gain promotion to the heavenly planets and
counteract the contaminations of this age of Kali. In addition, one can
promote the causes of religion, economic development, sense gratification
and liberation. Therefore from all sides it is advisable for a materialistic
person who is interested in such things to read and hear the narrations
of the life and character of Prthu Maharaja.
