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    mad Bhagavad-gt-mhtmyam - The Glory of rmad Bhagavad-gt

    From r Vaiavya-tantra-sra

    TEXT 1aya ucgity caiva mhtmya, yathvat sta me vadapur nryaa-ketre, vysena muninoditamTRANSLATIONThe sages said: O Sta, please kindly reiterate to us the glory of the Gt, as it was spoken long before at

    Nryana-ketra by the great sage la Vysadeva.TEXT 2sta uvcabhadra bhagavat pam, yaddhi guptatama paramakyate kena tad vaktu, gt-mhtmya uttamamTRANSLATIONSta Goswami said: O venearable ones, you have certainly asked the most glorious question. Verily, who candescribe the supreme, grand glory of the Gt, the most hidden of all treasures?TEXT 3ko jnati vai samyak, kicit kunt-sta phalam

    vyso v vysa-putro v, yjn-valkyo tha maithilaTRANSLATIONCertainly Lord Ka is in full knowledge of that glory; Arjuna, the son of Kunt, knows something of its fruit;Vysadeva, ukadeva, Yjavalkya, and the saintly King Janakathey are all somewhat conversant with it aswell.TEXT 4anye ravaata rutv, lea sakirtayanti catasmt kicid vadmy atra, vysasysyn may rutamTRANSLATION

    Apart from them, others, who have heard from one another about it are engaged in singing the praises of a tinyfraction of its greatness.

    TEXT 5sarvopaniado gvo, dogdh gopla-nandanaprtho vatsa sudhr-bhokt, dugdha gitmta mahatTRANSLATION

    All the Upaniads are the cow personified, and the cowherd boy Sri Ka is their milker. The son of Pth isthe calf personified, this ambrosia of the Gt is the superexcellent milk, and the highly intelligent virtuoussouls are its tasters.TEXT 6srathyam arjunasydau, kurvan gtmta dadauloka-trayopakry, tasmai katmane nama

    TRANSLATIONTo begin with, I offer my obeisances unto Lord r Ka who accepted the position of the chariot driver of

    Arjuna, just to distribute this ambrosia of the Gt for the benefit of all the three worlds.TEXT 7sasra-sagara ghora, tartum icchati yo naragt-nava samsadya, pra yti sukhena saTRANSLATIONThat fool who wants to cross over the ghastly ocean of material suffering can do so very easily by takingshelter of the boat of the Bhagavad-gt.TEXT 8

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    gt-jnam sruta naiva, sadaivbhysa yogatamokam icchati mdhtm, yti blaka-hsyatmTRANSLATIONThat fool who wants to attain liberation by constant yoga practice without hearing the wisdom of the Gt, is fitto be laughed at - even by a child.TEXT 9ye vanti pahanty eva, gt-stram ahar-niamna te vai mnu jeya, deva-rp na saayahTRANSLATIONOne who day and night hears and recites the Gt is never to be taken as a mere human being. Without adoubt, he is a veritable god.TEXT 10gt-jnena sambodha, ka prhrjunya vaibhakti-tattva para tatra, sa-gua vtha nirguamTRANSLATIONIn order to enlighten Arjuna by the knowledge of the Gt, Lord Kacandra has sung the praises of thesupreme principle of devotion, both relative and absolute.TEXT 11

    sopndaair eva, bhukti-mukti samucchrtaikramaa citta-suddhi syt, prema-bhakty di karmasuTRANSLATIONIn this way, the heart is purified by the knowledge of the Gt, a ladder of eighteen chapters which refutes alldoctrine, propounding sense enjoyment and liberation (bhukti-mukti). Step by step, the qualification to practiceloving devotional service is developed.TEXT 12sdhor gtmbhasi snna, sasra-maha-nanamraddh-hnasya ta krya, hasti-snna vthaiva tatTRANSLATIONBathing in the pure waters of the Gt, the devotees are liberated from contamination of the mundane world.But such an attempt by faithless persons is utterly useless, just like the elephants bathing and immediatelyrolling in the dust afterwards.TEXT 13gtyas ca na jnti, pahanam naiva phanamsa eva mnue loke, mogha-karma-karo bhavetTRANSLATION

    A person who knows nothing about learning and teaching the Gt is a failure in the duty of the human form oflife.TEXT 14tasmd gt na jnti, ndhamas tat paro jana

    dhik tasya mnuam deha, vijna kula latmTRANSLATIONTherefore, there is no one more fallen than he who does not know the teachings of the Gt. His family, hispractices, his conceptions, and his human birth are all condemned.TEXT 15gtrtha na vijnti, ndhamas tat paro janadhik arra subham la, vibhavantad ghramanTRANSLATIONThere is no one more fallen than he who does not know the meaning of the Gt. His beautiful body,personality, opulences, and married life are condemned.

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    TEXT 16gt-stra na jnti, ndhamas tat paro janadhik prrabdha pratih ca, pj dna mahattamamTRANSLATIONThere is no one more fallen than the person who does not know the scripture Bhagavad- gt. Hisundertakings are condemned, his reputation is condemned, and his worship, charity, and good qualities are allcondemned.TEXT 17gt-stre matir nsti, sarva tan niphala jagudhik tasya jna-dtra, vratam niham tapo yaaTRANSLATION

    A person who does not care for the holy Gt is to be known as failure in all respects. His teacher iscondemned, his vows are condemned, and his conviction, austerity, and fame are all condemned.TEXT 18gtrtha-pahana nsti, ndhamas tat paro janagt-gt na yaj jna, tad viddhy sura-sammatamtan mogha dharma-rahita, veda vednta garhitamTRANSLATION

    There is none more fallen than he who does not study the purport of the Gt; and that knowledge which is notsung in the Gt should be known as useless, irreligious, offensive to the Veda and Vednta, and demoniac.TEXT 19tasmd dharma-may gt, sarva jna-prayojiksarva-stra-sra-bht, viuddh sa viiyateTRANSLATIONTherefore, the Gt should be offered all respects at all times and in all places as the inaugurator of allreligious wisdom and the spotlesss essence of all holy scriptures.TEXT 20yo dhite viu-parvhe, gt r hari-vsaresvapan jgrat calan tihan, atrubhir na sa hyateTRANSLATION

    A person who studies the Gt at the time of holy festival days especially the fasting day known as Ekadasi -such a person, whether awake or asleep, moving or still, is never defeated by enemies.TEXT 2llagrama ly va, devgre ivlayetrthe nady pahed gt, saubhgya Iabhate dhruvamTRANSLATIONOne who recites the Gt in the presence of the Deity lagrama-l, or in a temple of the Supreme Lord, ora temple of Lord Siva, at a holy place of pilgrimage or on the bank of a holy river - such a person becomesqualified to become the recipient of all good fortune.

    TEXT 22devak-nandana ko, gt-pahena tuyatiyath na vedair dnena, yaja-tirtha-vrtadibhi.TRANSLATIONThe son of Devak, the Supreme Lord r Ka, cannot be satisfied by anyones study of the Vedas, charity,sacrifice, pilgrimage, or vows, as much as He is satisfied by the devotional recitation of the Gt.TEXT 23gtdht ca yenpi, bhakti-bhavena cetasveda-stra-purni, tendhtni sarvaaTRANSLATION

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    The study of the Vedas and Puras - verily, the study of all scriptures is completed in all respects by one whostudies the Gt with devotion.TEXT 24yoga-sthne siddha-phe, lagre sat-sabhsu cayaje ca viu-bhaktaye, pahan siddhi par labhetTRANSLATIONThe highest perfection of life is attained by one who recites the Gt at a place where yoga meditation isperformed, at an exalted holy place, before the lagrama-l, and during the performance of a sacrifice, andespecially, in the association of devotees.TEXT 25gt-pahan ca ravaam, ya karoti dine dinekratavo vjimedhdhy, kts tena sa-dakiTRANSLATIONGreat sacrifices such as the Asvamedha, along with their remunerations are naturally achieved by one whodaily hears and recites the GtTEXT 26ya oti ca gtrtha, krtayaty eva ya paramrvayec ca parrtha vai, sa prayti para padam

    TRANSLATIONOne who attentively hears and sings the glories of the purport of the Gt, or reiterates that purport to others-such a person attains to the supreme destination.TEXTS 27-28gty pustaka uddha, yo rpayaty eva sdartvidhin bhakti-bhvena, tasya bhry priy bhavetyaa-saubhgyam-rogya, labhate ntra saayadayitn priyo bhtv, parama sukham anuteTRANSLATIONOne who, with respect and devotion, and according to scriptural regulations makes a gift of this holy book, theGt-such a person will have a devoted wife, and without a doubt will attain fame, fortune, and good health.Furthermore, he becomes extremely beloved by those near and dear to him, and enjoys great happiness.TEXT 29abhicrodbhava dukha, vara-pgata ca yatnopasarpati tatraiva, yatra gtrcana gheTRANSLATIONThe misery caused by a curse or black rites can never enter into that house where the Gt is worshipped.TEXT 30tpa-trayodbhav p, naiva vydhir bhavet kvacitna po naiva ppa ca, durgati naraka na caTRANSLATION

    In that house, there is never any suffering from the threefold miseries, nor is there ever fear of any type ofsickness, curse, sin or misfortune.TEXT 3lviphotakdayo dehe, na bdhante kadcanalabhet ka-pade dsy, bhakti cvyabhicrmTRANSLATIONIn that house, no one is ever born with an infected or deformed body; and those residing there achieveexclusive and continuous devotion in the mood of servitorship to the Lotus feet of Lord Krsna.TEXT 32

    jyate satata sakhya, sarva-jva-gaai saha

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    prrabdha bhujato vpi, gtbhysa ratasya caTRANSLATION

    A person who is devoted to studying the Gt, acquires a friendly disposition to all living beings, despite hisaccruing the reactions of his previous actions in this world.TEXT 33sa mukta sa sukh loke, karma nopalipyatemah-ppti-ppni, gtdhyyi karoti cetna kicit spyate tasya, nalin-dalam-ambhasTRANSLATIONThat person is liberated and happy. Although acting in this world, he is not implicated. Even if by chance aperson who studies the Gt happens to commit extremely horrible sin, he cannot be affected by that, just as alotus leaf cannot be touched by even a drop of water.TEXTS 34-35ancrodbhava ppam, avcydi kta ca yatabhakya-bhakaja doam, aspya sparaja tath

    jnjna-kta nityam, indriyair janita ca yattat sarva namyti, gt-phena tat katTRANSLATION

    Sin arising from offensive behavior or speech, the offence of eating forbidden things, and sinful activitiesincited by the senses and committed knowingly or unknowingly in daily routine activities - all kinds of sins areat once eradicated by devotional recitation of the Gt.TEXT 36sarvatra pratibhokt ca, pratighya ca sarvaagt-pha prakurvo, na lipyeta kadcanaTRANSLATION

    Although he may accept foodstuffs at all places or charity in all circumstances, the devoted reciter of the Gtis distinguished in that he remains totally unimplicated by these actions at all times.TEXT 37ratna-pr mah sarv, pratighyvidhnatagt-phena caikena, uddha sphaikavat sadTRANSLATIONEven one who, against the injunctions of the scriptures, accepts in charity as many precious jewels as wouldcover the entire surface of the Earth and oceanssuch a person becomes as spotless pure crystal simply bydevotional reciting the Gt only once.TEXT 38yasyntakaraam nitya, gtya ramate sadsa sgnika sad jp, kriyvn sa ca paitaTRANSLATION

    A person whose heart is always absorbed in the Gt is certainly to be taken as superbly replete in the

    performance of sacrifices and the constant repetition of the holy names or mantras (japa). All his actions areproperly adjusted, and he is truly learned (paita)TEXT 39daraniya sa dhanavn, sa yog jnavn apisa eva yjiko yj, sarva-vedrtha-darakaTRANSLATIONCertainly he is fit to be seen (i.e have darana of), he is truly wealthy, he is a yogi, and a genuine scholar. Heis a knower of sacrifice, a performer of sacrifice, and a knower of all the Vedas.TEXT 40gty pustaka yatra, nitya-pha ca vartate

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    tatra sarvn tirthani, praygdni bhtaleTRANSLATION

    All the holy places in this universe such as Prayaga are eternally present wherever the Gt, the eternal bookof divine song, is present.TEXT 41nivasanti sad dehe, deha-ee pi sarvadsarve dev ca ayo, yogino deha-rakakTRANSLATIONThe protectors of the body, in the form of demigods, is, or yogs, all reside within the body of one whoconstantly studies the Gt, and they are even present at the demise of his body.TEXT 42goplo bla-ko pi, nrada-dhruva-pradaisahyo jyate ghra, yatra gt pravartateTRANSLATION

    Accompanied by His associates such as Nrada and Dhruva, the cowherd boy Lord r Ka personallyappears as a guardian wherever the Gt is presentTEXT 43yatra gt -vicra ca, pahanam-phanam tath

    modate tatra r ka, bhagavn rdhay sahaTRANSLATIONWith supreme ecstasy, the Supreme Lord Ka and His divine consort r Rdhik are graciously presentwherever the conception of the Gt scripture is discussed, studied, and taught.TEXT 44r bhagavn uvcagt me hdaya prtha gt me sram uttamamgt me jnam aty ugra, gt me jnam avyayamTRANSLATIONThe Supreme Lord said: Oh Partha, the Gt is My heart, the Gt is My supreme essence, and the Gt isintense, imperishable knowledge of Me.TEXT 45gt me cottamo sthna, gt me parama padamgt me parama guhya, gt me paramo guruTRANSLATIONThe Gt is My supreme shelter, the Gt is My supreme abode, the Gt is My most hidden treasure, andespecially, the Gt is My supreme guru.TEXT 46gtraye ha tihmi, gt me parama grhamgt jna samrtya, trilok playmy ahamTRANSLATION

    I am present within the Gt, and the Gt is my supreme residence. Only by the knowledge of the Gt do Imaintain the three worlds.TEXT 47gt me param-vidy, brahma-rp na saayaarddha-mtr-har nityam, anivcya-padtmikTRANSLATIONKnow without a doubt that the eternally ineffable Gt as My other Self, is My supreme wisdom of the Absolutepersonified.

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    gt nmni vakymi, guhyni u pavakrtant sarva-ppni, vilaya ynti tat katTRANSLATIONOh Paava, I shall now utter those holy names of the Gt by singing which all sins are immediatelydestroyed. Hear now those confidential names from Me:TEXTS 49-51gag gt ca svitr, st saty pativratbrahmvalir brahma-vidy, tri-sandhy mukta-gehinarddha-mtr cidnand, bhavaghn bhrnti-ninveda-tray parnand, tattvrtha-jna-majarity etni japen nitya, naro nicala-mnasah

    jna-siddhi labhen nitya, tathnte parama padamTRANSLATIONGag, Gt, Svitr, St, Saty, Pativrat, Brahmvali, Brahmavidy, Trisandhy, Mukta-gehin,

    Arddhamtr, Cidnand, Bhavagn, Bhrnti-nin, Vedatray, Parnand, and Tattvrtha-jna-majar. Aperson who with a sober mind continuously utters these confidential holy names achieves the perfection ofdivine knowledge, and in the end he reaches the supreme destination.TEXT 52

    phe samartha sampre, tad arddha pham carettad go-dna-ja puya, labhate ntra saayaTRANSLATIONOne should recite at least half the Gt if he is unable to recite the entire text at one time. Then without adoubt, one achieves the piety which is accrued from donating cows in charity to worthy recepients.TEXT 53tri-bhga pahamnas tu, soma-yga-phala labheta-aa japamnas tu, gag-snna-phala labhetTRANSLATIONOne will achieve the fruit of the Soma sacrifice by reciting one-third of the Gt, and the result of bathing in theholy river Gag is achieved by uttering one-sixth of it.TEXT 54tathdhyya-dvaya nitya, pahamno nirantaramindra-lokam avpnoti, kalpam eka vased dhruvamTRANSLATIONOne who regularly recites two of its chapters with full conviction, will without a doubt attain to residence in theplanet of Lord Indra for one millennium (kalpa).TEXT 55ekam adhyyaka nitya, pahate bhakti-sayutarudra-lokam avpnoti, gao bhtv vasec ciramTRANSLATION

    One who recites with devotion one chapter daily is perpetually taken to be on a par with the gods known asRudra, and he thus attains to the planet of Lord iva.TEXT 56adhyyrddha ca pda va, nitya ya pahatejanaprpnoti ravi-loka sa, manvantara-sam atamTRANSLATION

    A person who regularly recites one-half or one-quarter chapter will achieve residence in the sun planet for aduration of one hundred Manus.TEXT 57gty loka-doaka, sapta-paca-catuayam

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    tri-dvy-ekam arddham atha v, lokn ya pahen naracandra-lokam avpnoti, varm ayuta tathTRANSLATION

    A person who faithfully recites ten, seven, five, three, two, one, or even only half a verse of this Gt, will attainto residence on the moon for ten thousand years.TEXT 58gtrddham eka pda ca, lokam adhyyam eva casmaras tyaktv jano deha prayti parama padamTRANSLATIONOne who, at the time of death, remembers half the Gt, a quarter of the Gt, one chapter of the Gt oreven one verse of the Gt -such a person reaches the supreme destination.TEXT 59gtrtham api pham v, uyd anta-klatamah-ptaka yukto pi, mukti-bhgi bhavej janaTRANSLATIONBy uttering or hearing the purport of the Gt at the time of death even a gravely sinful person becomesentitled to liberation.TEXT 60

    gt-pustaka sayukta, prs tyaktv prayti yasa vaikuham avpnoti, viun saha modateTRANSLATIONOne who has a devotional connection with a book of the Gt will, at the time of death, attain to Vaikuha andreside with the Supreme Lord Viu in divine ecstasy.TEXT 61gtrdhyya samyukto, mto mnuat vrajetgtbhysa puna ktv, labhate muktim-uttammTRANSLATIONOne whose concentration is intent on just one chapter of the Gt will attain a human birth after death. Then,by again studying the Gt, he achieves ultimate liberation.TEXT 62gtety-uccra-sayukto, mriyamo gati labhetTRANSLATIONEven if at the time of death one simply utters the word Gt, a happy destination is achieved by him.TEXT 63yad yat karma ca sarvatra, gt-pha prakrtimattat tat karma ca nirdosa, bhtv pratvam pnuytTRANSLATIONCertainly all actions performed along with the recitation of the Gt become purified and are thenaccomplished to perfection.

    TEXT 64pitn-uddiya ya rddhe gt-pha karoti hisantu pitaras tasya, nirayd ynti svargatimTRANSLATION

    A person who recites the Gt in the performance of obsequial ceremonies (rddha) satisfies his forefathers.Departing from hell, they ascend to heaven.TEXT 65gt-phena santu, pitara rddha-tarpitpit-loka praynty eva, putrrvda tat par.TRANSLATION

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    The forefathers, having been offered obsequial libations by the recitation of the Gt, offer that son blessings,and ascend to the heavenly plane known as Pit-loka.TEXT 66gt pustaka dna ca, dhenu puccha samanvitamktv ca tad dine samyak, ktrtha jyate janaTRANSLATIONTo make a gift presentation of a book of the Gt along with a yak-tail whisk, enables a man to achievecomplete success on that day.TEXT 67pustaka hema-sayukta, gty prakaroti yadattv viprya vidue, jyate na purna-bhavamTRANSLATIONOne who donates a gold-bound Gt to a learned brhmaa, never takes birth in the material world again.TEXT 68ata pustaka dna ca, gty prakaroti yasa yti brahma-sadana, punar-vrtti durlabhamTRANSLATIONOne who donates in charity one hundred copies of the Gt attains to a plane of the Absolute, wherefrom

    rebirth is rarely encountered.TEXT 69gt-dna prabhvena, sapta-kalpa-mit samviu-lokam avpyante, viuna saha modateTRANSLATIONThe potency of presenting the Gt as a gift is such that the soul, having achieved a place in the planet of LordVisnu for a period of seven milleniums, then associates with that Supreme Lord Visnu in divine ecstacyGSBg 70TEXT 70TEXTsamyak rutv ca gtrtha, pustaka ya pradpayettasmai prtah r bhagvan, dadti mnasepsitamTRANSLATION

    A person fulfils all his aspirations by pleasing the Supreme Lord, if after fully hearing the purport of the Gt,he presents the book as a gift to a brhmaa.TEXT 71na unoti na pahati, gtm-amta-rpinimhastt tyaktvmta prpta, sa naro viam anuteTRANSLATIONOne who neither recites nor hears the Gt, which is the embodiment of ambrosia, drops nectar from his handin order to drink poison.

    TEXT 72jana sasra-dukhrto gt jna sam-labhetptv gtmtam loke, labdhv bhakti sukh-bhavetTRANSLATIONHaving discovered the knowledge of the Gt and drinking its ambrosia, persons afflicted by the misery of thismundane, deathly plane take refuge in devotion unto the Supreme Lord and become trully happy.TEXT 73gtm ritya bahavo, bh-bhujo janakdayanirdhta-kalma loke, gats te parama padamTRANSLATION

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    Many saintly kings such as King Janaka took shelter of the knowledge of tile Gt, and, remaining sinless, theyachieved the supreme destination.TEXT 74gtsu na vieo sti, janeccvaceu ca

    jnev eva samagreu, sam brahma-svarpiTRANSLATIONIn the recitation of the Gt, there is no consideration of high or low birth. Only the faithful are qualified to recitethe Gt, because of all knowledge, the Gt is the embodiment of the Absolute.TEXT 75yo bhimnena garvea, gt-nind karoti casa yti naraka ghora, yvad hta-samplavamTRANSLATION

    A person who out of egotism or pride vilifies the Gt, will have to reside in ghastly hell up to the time of thegreat universal cataclysm.TEXT 76ahakrea mhatm, gtrtha naiva manyatekumbh-pkeu pacyeta, yvat kalpa-kayo bhavetTRANSLATION

    That fool who, inflated with egotism, insults the purport of the Gt, must remain boiling in oil in the hell knownas Kumbhpka, up until the annihilation at the end of that millennium.TEXT 77gtrtha vcyamna yo, na oti samsatasa kara-bhav yonim, anekm adhigacchatiTRANSLATIONDespite singing the praises of the purport of the Gt in a thorough way, the person who does not hear aboutthat purport, repeatedly takes birth in the wombs of hogs.TEXT 78caurya ktv ca gty, pustaka ya samnayetna tasya saphala kicit, pahanam ca vth bhavetTRANSLATION

    A person who obtains the book of Gt by theft is unsuccessful in all his endeavors, and even his study andrecitation of that book is just a waste of time.TEXT 79ya rutv naiva gtm ca, modate paramrthatanaiva tasya phala loke, pramattasya yath ramaTRANSLATIONOne who does not experience divine ecstacy even after having heard the Gt, simply endeavors fruitlesslylike the hard labour of a madman.TEXT 80

    gt rutv hiraya ca, bhojya paambara tathnivedayet pradnrtham, prtaye paramtmanaTRANSLATIONIn order to please the Supreme Lord, after having heard the Gt, one should offer gold, eatables, and silkencloth to a Vaiava brhmaa.TEXT 81vacaka pjayet bhakty, dravya vastrdy upaskaraianekair bahudh prtya, tuyatam bhagavn hariTRANSLATION

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    For the transcendental pleasure of the Supreme Lord Hari, one must worship the speaker of the Gt withdevotion, by offering him cloth and many kinds of worshipped presentations.TEXT 82sta uvcamhtmyam etad gty, ka prokta purtanamgtnte pahate yas tu, yathokta phala-bhg bhavetTRANSLATIONSuta Goswami said: One who, after singing the Gt, sings this eternal glory of the Gt, as it was uttered byLord r Kasuch a person, as aforementioned, can partake of the fruit of the Gt.TEXT 83gty pahana ktva, mhtmya naiva ya pahetvtha pha-phala tasya, rama eva udhta.TRANSLATION

    After singing the Gt, one who does not sing the Glory of the Gt loses the fruit of his chanting. It becomesonly so much useless labor.TEXT 84etan mhtmya-sayukta, gt-pha karoti yaraddhay ya oty eva, param gatim pnuyt

    TRANSLATIONOne who, with faith, recites or hears the Gt complete with the Glory of the Gt, certainly reaches thesupreme transcendental destination.TEXT 85rutv gtm artha-yukt, mhtmya ya oti catasya puya-phala loke, bhavet sarva-sukhvahamTRANSLATIONWhoever with true faith sublimehears this deep meaningful Gita-Song Divine,his pure and holy gainbrings his whole life to the planeof all pervading joy, sweetness, and charm.iti r vaiavya-tantra-srermad-bhagavad-gt-mhtmya samprna.Thus is completed the Glory of r Gtsarvopaniado gvodogdh gopla-nandanaprtho vatsa su-dhr bhoktdugdha gtmta mahat"This Gtopaniad, Bhagavad-gt, the essence of all the Upaniads, is just like a cow, and Lord Ka, whois famous as a cowherd boy, is milking this cow. Arjuna is just like a calf, and learned scholars and pure

    devotees are to drink the nectarean milk of Bhagavad-gt." (Gt-mhtmya 6)