# Cc. Ādi 17.177
## Text
> prabhu bale,—e loka āmāra antaraṅga haya
> sphuṭa kari' kaha tumi, nā kariha bhaya
## Synonyms
*prabhu* *bale*—the Lord said; *e* *loka*—all these men; *āmāra*—My; *antaraṅga*—confidential associates; *haya*—are; *sphuṭa* *kari'*—making it clear; *kaha*—speak; *tumi*—you; *nā*—do not; *kariha* *bhaya*—be afraid.
## Translation
**The Lord replied, "All these men are My confidential associates. You may speak frankly. There is no reason to be afraid of them."**