296 Srimad-Bhagavatam [Canto 7, Ch. 10

the kingdom created by his father for so many years that no materialist
could calculate them. A devotee does not have to desire material opu-
lence, but if he is a pure devotee, there is ample opportunity for him to
enjoy material happiness also, without personal endeavor. Therefore,
everyone is advised to take to devotional service under all circumstances.
If one desires material opulence, he can also become a pure devotee, and
his desires will be fulfilled. It is stated in Srimad-Bhagavatam (2.3.10):

akamah sarva-kamo va
moksa-kama udara-dhih

tivrena bhakti-yogena
yajeta purusam param

“‘Whether one desires everything or nothing, or whether he desires to
merge into the existence of the Lord, he is intelligent only if he worships
Lord Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, by rendering tran-
scendental loving service.”

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wa Aas araAay |

wag qaahragits
qaqa Wit a BA faq 122M

kathé madiya jusamanah priyds tvam
dvesya mdm atmani santam ekam

sarvesu bhiitesv adhiyajnam isam
yajasva yogena ca karma hinvan

kathah—messages or instructions; madiyadh—given by Me;
Jusamaénah—always hearing or contemplating; priyah—extremely
pleasing; tvam—yourself; dvesya—being fully absorbed in; mam—Me,
Gtmani—within the core of your heart; santam—existing,; ekam—one
(the same Supreme Soul); sarvesu—in all; bhiitesu—living entities;
adhiyajiam—the enjoyer of all ritualistic ceremonies; isam—the
