# Cc. Ādi 17.27 > তরুসম সহিষ্ণুতা বৈষ্ণব করিবে । > ভর্ৎসন-তাড়নে কাকে কিছু না বলিবে ॥২৭॥ ## Text > taru-sama sahiṣṇutā vaiṣṇava karibe > bhartsana-tāḍane kāke kichu nā balibe ## Synonyms *taru-sama*—like a tree; *sahiṣṇutā*—forbearance; *vaiṣṇava*—devotee; *karibe*—should practice; *bhartsana*—rebuking; *tāḍane*—chastising; *kāke*—unto anyone; *kichu*—something; *nā*—not; *balibe*—will utter. ## Translation **"A devotee engaged in chanting the holy name of the Lord should practice forbearance like that of a tree. Even if rebuked or chastised, he should not say anything to others to retaliate.**