← Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (1962)

Chapter 7: The Son of Drona Punished

Verse 46 of 56
SB 1.7.46

tad dharmajna mohabhaga bhavadvi gouravam kulam brijinam na arhati praptum pujyam vandyam abhikshnasah.

Synonyms

tad—therefore; dharmajna—one who is aware of the principles of religiosity; mohabhaga—the most fortunate; bhavadbhi—by your goodself; gouravam—glorified; kulam—the family; brijinam—that which is painful; na—not; arhati—does deserve; praptum—for obtaining; pujyam—the worshipful; vandyam—respectful; abhikshnasah—constantly.

Translation

Oh the most fortunate and knower of the principles of religion it does not behave well for you to invoke the causes of grief upon the glorious family-member who is always respectful and worshipful.

Purport

A slight insult for a respectable family is sufficient to invoke grief upon such men. Therefore, a cultured man should always be careful to deal with such worshipful family members.

Verse 46 of 56