31. All these are not our master's preaching methods;
These are the things done by the caste goswamis.
These are the things done by the caste goswamis.
32. But just take a look at the miserable condition that's arisen:
Everyone has become a sense enjoyer and has abandoned preaching.
Everyone has become a sense enjoyer and has abandoned preaching.
33. Now the temple doors also are starting to be locked.
Go and preach this Bhägavata-dharma; don't delay any longer.
Go and preach this Bhägavata-dharma; don't delay any longer.
34. Within this Earth there is another Earth
Whose sound is the unequalled penetrating force.
Whose sound is the unequalled penetrating force.
35. (There is a Bengali proverb) "The mullah runs just as far as the mosque" (and no further),
But an end to this false preaching today!
But an end to this false preaching today!
36. Up to the borders of the seas, all over the earth., pierce the walls of the universe;
All assembled together preach the transcendental vibration.
All assembled together preach the transcendental vibration.
37. Then our master's worship will be in proper order.
Today make your firm promise; give up your political play.
Today make your firm promise; give up your political play.
38. On this very day, coming together, make your comment;
The five of you together, and decide what must be done.
The five of you together, and decide what must be done.
39. You have become renouncers, my brothers, so renounce everything.
But if you renounce the instruction of the spiritual master, what kind of renunciation is that?
But if you renounce the instruction of the spiritual master, what kind of renunciation is that?
40. One who renounces the bona-fide spiritual master, or one who tries to enjoy at the expense of his spiritual master, are both useless.
First become the servant of your spiritual master, then you will be able to understand these conclusions.
First become the servant of your spiritual master, then you will be able to understand these conclusions.
Alternate Translation
31. All these things are not our spiritual master's preaching methods. These are all the things done by the caste Goswamis.
32. But just take a look at the terrible situation that has arisen. everyone has become a sense enjoyer and has given up preaching.
33. In the temples they have also begun to lock the doors. Preach this bhagavata dharma, don't hesitate.
34. Within this world there is another world, whose sound is the unequaled penetrating force.
35. The preaching that "the mullah [Muslim priest] only goes as far as the mosque and no further" should be put to an end today.
36. From the seas, across the earth, penetrate the universal shell, come together and preach this Krishna consciousness.
37. Then our master's service will be in proper order. Make you promise today, Give up all your politics and diplomacy.
38. Everyone come together on this very day and make your valued comment. The five of you get together and decide what should be done.
39. You have become renouncers, brothers, so renounce everything. But if you also renounce the order of the spiritual master, then what kind of renunciation is that?
40. The one who renounces the guru's order [guru tyagi] and the one who tries to enjoy the assets of his spiritual master [guru-bhoghi] are two kinds of useless persons. First become a servant of your spiritual master [guru-sevi] and then you will understand things clearly.