Text 16] The Activities of Lord Rsabhadeva 239

akhyasya—whose name was Lord Rsabhadeva; visuddha—pure;
Gcaritam—activities; iritam—now explained; purisam—of every living
entity; samasta—all; duscarita—sinful activities; abhiharanam—
destroying: parama—foremost: mahad—great: mangala—of auspicious-
ness; ayanam—the shelter; idam—this: anusraddhaya—with faith:
upacitayd —increasing: anusrnoti—hears from the authority;
asradvayati—speaks to others; vad—or; avahitah—being attentive:
bhagavati—the Supreme Personality of Godhead: tasmin—unto Him;
vdsudeve—to Lord Vasudeva. Lord Krsna: eka-antatah—unflinching:
bhaktith—devotion; anayoh—of both groups, the listeners and the
speakers: api—certainly: samanuvartate—factually begins.

TRANSLATION

Sukadeva Gosvami continued: Lord Rsabhadeva is the master of
all Vedic knowledge, human beings, demigods, cows and
brahmanas. I have already explained His pure, transcendental
activities, which will vanquish the sinful activities of all living en-
tities. This narration of Lord Rsabhadeva’s pastimes is the reser-
voir of all auspicious things. Whoever attentively hears or speaks
of them, following in the footsteps of the acaryas, will certainly at-
tain unalloyed devotional service at the lotus feet of Lord
Vasudeva, the Supreme Personality of Godhead.

PURPORT

The teachings of Lord Rsabhadeva are for the people of all yugas—
Satya-yuga, Treté-yuga, Dvapara-yuga and especially Kali-yuga. These
instructions are so powerful that even in this age of Kali. one can attain
perfection simply by explaining the instructions. following in the
footsteps of the Gcaryas or listening to the instructions with great atten-
tion. If one does so, one can attain the platform of pure devotional service
to Lord Vasudeva. The pastimes of the Supreme Personality of Godhead
and His devotees are recorded in Srimad-Bhagavatam so that those who
recite these pastimes and listen to them will become purified. Nityam
bhagavata-sevayd. As a matter of principle. devotees should read. speak
and hear Srimad-Bhagavatam persistently. twenty-four hours daily if
possible. That is the recommendation of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu.
