# Cc. Madhya 12.29 > যদ্যপি ঈশ্বর তুমি পরম স্বতন্ত্র । > তথাপি স্বভাবে হও প্রেম-পরতন্ত্র ॥২৯॥ ## Text > yadyapi īśvara tumi parama svatantra > tathāpi svabhāve hao prema-paratantra ## Synonyms *yadyapi*—although; *īśvara*—the Supreme Personality of Godhead; *tumi*—You; *parama*—supremely; *svatantra*—independent; *tathāpi*—still; *svabhāve*—by Your nature; *hao*—You become; *prema-paratantra*—subordinate to love. ## Translation **"Although You are the Supreme Personality of Godhead and are completely independent, still You are dependent on the love and affection of Your devotees. That is Your nature."**