262 Srimad-Bhagavatam [Canto 5, Ch. 7
Personality of Godhead; adradhanam—worshiping; viviktah—purified;
uparata—being freed from; visaya-abhilasah—desire for material
sense enjoyment; upabhrta—increased; upasamah—tranquility;
pardm—transcendental; nirvrtim—satisfaction; avdpa—he obtained.
TRANSLATION
In the gardens of Pulaha-asrama, Maharaja Bharata lived alone
and collected a variety of flowers, twigs and tulasi leaves. He also
collected the water of the Gandaki River, as well as various roots,
fruits and bulbs. With these he offered food to the Supreme Per-
sonality of Godhead, Vasudeva, and, worshiping Him, he remained
satisfied. In this way his heart was completely uncontaminated, and
he did not have the least desire for material enjoyment. All
material desires vanished. In this steady position, he felt full
satisfaction and was situated in devotional service.
PURPORT
Everyone is searching after peace of mind. This is obtainable only
when one is completely freed from the desire for material sense gratifica-
tion and is engaged in the devotional service of the Lord. As stated in
Bhagavad-gita: patram puspam phalam toyam yo me bhaktya prayac-
chati (9.26). Worship of the Lord is not at all expensive. One can offer
the Lord a leaf. a flower, a little fruit and some water. The Supreme Lord
accepts these offerings when they are offered with love and devotion. In
this way. one can become freed from material desires. As long as one
maintains material desires. he cannot be happy. As soon as one engages
in the devotional service of the Lord. his mind is purified of all material
desires. Then one becomes fully satisfied.
sa vai pumsam paro dharmo
yato bhaktir adhoksaje
ahaituky apratihata
yayatma suprasidati
vasudeve bhagavati
bhakti-yogah prayojitah
