Word meanings
- kim
- what
- punaḥ
- then
- brāhmaṇāḥ
- sages
- puṇyāḥ
- meritorius
- bhaktāḥ
- devotees
- rāja-ṛṣayaḥ
- saintly kings
- tathā
- and
- anityam
- transient
- asukham
- joyless
- lokam
- world
- imam
- this
- prāpya
- having achieved
- bhajasva
- engage in devotion
- mām
- unto me
Translations
How much more easily, then, do Brahmins and devoted royal saints attain the goal? Having come to this impermanent and unhappy world, do thou worship Me.
What need is there, then, to mention the holy ministers of God, the devotees, and the saintly rulers? Therefore, do you, born in this changing and miserable world, also worship Me.
What of the holy Brahmanas and devoted, wise sages? Having come to this fleeting, miserable world, worship Me.
जो पवित्र आचरणवाले ब्राह्मण और ऋषिस्वरूप क्षत्रिय भगवान् के भक्त हों, वे परमगतिको प्राप्त हो जायँ, इसमें तो कहना ही क्या है। इसलिये इस अनित्य और सुखरहित शरीरको प्राप्त करके तू मेरा भजन कर।Commentary
Rajarshis are kings who have become saints while discharging the duties of the kingdom. It is very difficult to get a human birth which is the means of attaining the goal of life. Being born in this human body you should lead a life of devotion to the Lord. In the human body alone will you have the power to reflect (Vichara-Sakti), discrimination and dispassion. Even the gods envy the human birth. This body is impermanent. It perishes soon. It brings pain of various sorts. So give up the efforts for securing happiness and comfort for this body.
If you do not aim at Selfrealisation even after attaining a human birth, you live in vain you are wasting your life and you are a slayer of the Self. You will again and again be caught in the wheel of birth and death.