Hari-bhakti-kalpa-latikā
The Flowering Vine of Devotion to Lord Hari
by Sarasvati Thkura | 14,715 words
The book contains the essence on how devotees develop love of Krishna, and how they bring Krishna under control through their love....
Text 22
sukṛta-śata-juṣo 'pi yogino 'pi
śriyam anusevayato 'pi bhakti-hīnān
na bhajati bhajatām satām adhīnaḥ
kim iti kṛpālum amuṃ bhajen na lokaḥ
sukṛta—of pious activities; śata—hundreds; juṣaḥ—having performed; api—although; yoginaḥ—accomplished mystic yogīs; api—although; śriyam anusevayataḥ—wealthy and opulent; api—although; bhakti—of devotion; hīnān—devoid; na—not; bhajati—is inclined; bhajatām—those who worship Him; satām—to the devotees; adhīnaḥ—subservient; kim iti—why is it?; kṛpālum—merciful Lord; amum—this; bhajet—worships; na—not; lokaḥ—the world;
The Lord becomes controlled by His devotees, although He does not show His mercy to the non-devotees, even if they are very pious, great yogīs, or very rich and opulent. Why does thewhole world not worship such a merciful Lord?