Bhaktivedanta VedaBase: Srimad Bhagavatam 10.84.20

tasmad brahma-kulam brahman

sastra-yones tvam atmanah

sabhajayasi sad dhama

tad brahmanyagranir bhavan

SYNONYMS

tasmat -- therefore; brahma -- of brahmanas; kulam -- to the community; brahman -- O Absolute Truth; sastra -- the revealed scriptures; yoneh -- whose means of realization; tvam -- You; atmanah -- of Yourself; sabhajayasi -- show honor; sat -- perfect; dhama -- the abode; tat -- consequently; brahmanya -- of those who respect brahminical culture; agranih -- the leader; bhavan -- You.

TRANSLATION

Therefore, O Supreme Brahman, You honor the members of the brahminical community, for they are the perfect agents by which one can realize You through the evidence of the Vedas. For that very reason You are the foremost worshiper of the brahmanas.

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