# Cc. Antya 3.44
## Text
> dāmodara āge svātantrya nā haya kāhāra
> tāra bhaye sabe kare saṅkoca vyavahāra
## Synonyms
*dāmodara* *āge*—in front of Dāmodara Paṇḍita; *svātantrya*—independent behavior; *nā* *haya* *kāhāra*—no one dares to do; *tārabhaye*—due to fear of him; *sabe*—all of them; *kare*—do; *saṅkoca* *vyavahāra*—dealings with great care.
## Translation
**Everyone knew that Dāmodara Paṇḍita was strict in practical dealings. Therefore everyone was afraid of him and dared not do anything independent.**