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Bhaktivedanta VedaBase: Śrīmad Bhāgavatam 1.7.46
SYNONYMS
tat — therefore; dharma-jña — one who is aware of the principles of religion; mahā-bhāga — the most fortunate; bhavadbhih — by your good self; gauravam — glorified; kulam — the family; vrijinam — that which is painful; na — not; arhati — does deserve; prāptum — for obtaining; pūjyam — the worshipable; vandyam — respectable; abhīkshnaśah — constantly.
TRANSLATION
O most fortunate one who knows the principles of religion, it is not good for you to cause grief to glorious family members who are always respectable and worshipful.
PURPORT
A slight insult for a respectable family is sufficient to invoke grief. Therefore, a cultured man should always be careful in dealing with worshipful family members.
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