# Cc. Madhya 24.171 > চ-শব্দ অপি-অর্থে, ‘অপি’ — অবধারণে । > যত্নাগ্রহ বিনা ভক্তি না জন্মায় প্রেমে ॥১৭১॥ ## Text > ca-śabda api-arthe, 'api'—avadhāraṇe > yatnāgraha vinā bhakti nā janmāya preme ## Synonyms *ca-śabda*—the word *ca*; *api*—of the word *api*; *arthe*—in the meaning; *api avadhāraṇe*—this *api* is used in sense of emphasis; *yatna-āgraha vinā*—without sincere endeavor; *bhakti*—devotional service; *nā*—not; *janmāya*—begets; *preme*—love of Godhead. ## Translation **"The word ca may be used in place of api, which gives emphasis to something. Thus it means that without sincere endeavor in devotional service, one cannot attain love of Godhead.**