11. The sannyāsīs go and stay in the mountain caves,
But you, master, keep your sannyāsīs in marble mansions.
But you, master, keep your sannyāsīs in marble mansions.
12. To see a sense enjoyer's face is just like drinking poison,
But you, master, are giving your darśana here and far away in foreign lands.
But you, master, are giving your darśana here and far away in foreign lands.
13. Mlecchas and yavanas are not allowed to enter Hindu temples,
But you, master, make them the chairman and sit them in the assembly.
But you, master, make them the chairman and sit them in the assembly.
14. To cross the ocean is not allowed for Hindus,
But you send your devotees across the ocean.
But you send your devotees across the ocean.
15. In Kali-yuga's cities the guru's instructions are "forbidden".
But you remain there anyway with your special purpose in mind.
But you remain there anyway with your special purpose in mind.
16. The devotees want to go to some lonely place to perform their bhajan alone,
But you don't accept this in your judgement.
But you don't accept this in your judgement.
17. Where there is an increase in the measurement of people,
There your preaching work is to be seen.
There your preaching work is to be seen.
18. You want to make a student hostel in London, and
You explain it must be nicely arranged.
You explain it must be nicely arranged.
19. In the land of barbarians, a student hostel for preaching 'Hari Katha'!
Who can understand all these things?
Who can understand all these things?
20. To mitigate all these contradictory ideas is not the trifling
Act of an inexpert and inexperienced person.
Act of an inexpert and inexperienced person.
Alternate Translation
11. Generally the sannyasis renounce everything and go and stay in the mountain caves, but you, o master, keep your sannyasis in mansions of marble.
12. To see a sense enjoyer is just like drinking poison, but you, o my master, go far and near, even abroad, to give them your darshan.
13. Mlecchas and Yavanas are forbidden to enter the Hindu temples, but you my Lord, make them chairmen and sit them in the assembly of devotees.
14. Hindus are not allowed to cross the ocean, but you send your devotees overseas to preach.
15. In the cities of Kali Yuga the instructions of the bona fide spiritual preceptors are forbidden. Still you remain there in any way possible.
16. The devotees want to hide in a secluded place to perform their bhajan. You, however, do not accept this in your judgment.
17. Whenever there is an increase in population, there in that place preaching work is to be found.
18. In London you want a student hostel. You explain that it must be very first-class.
19. In the land of barbarians a student hostel for preaching Hari-katha! Who can understand the significance of these things?
20. To resolve all the apparently contradictory statements is not the play of some incompetent fool.