Cc. Madhya 22.116

Text

kṛṣṇa-prītye bhoga-tyāga, kṛṣṇa-tīrthe vāsa
yāvan-nirvāha-pratigraha, ekādaśy-upavāsa

Synonyms

krsna-prītye—for satisfaction of Kṛṣṇa; bhoga-tyāga—acceptance and rejection of something; krsna-tīrthe vasa—residence in a place where Kṛṣṇa is situated; yāvat-nirvāha—as much as required to keep the body and soul together; pratigraha—acceptance of gifts; ekādaśī-upavāsa—observance of fasting on the Ekādaśī day. 

Translation

“The next steps are as follows: (6) One should be prepared to give up everything for Kṛṣṇa’s satisfaction, and one should also accept everything for Kṛṣṇa’s satisfaction. (7) One must live in a place where Kṛṣṇa is present-a city like Vṛndāvana or Mathurā or a Kṛṣṇa temple. (8) One should acquire a livelihood that is just sufficient to keep body and soul together. (9) One must fast on Ekādaśī day. 

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