# Cc. Madhya 24.202 ## Text > ca-śabde 'eva', 'api'-śabda samuccaye > 'ātmārāmā eva' hañā śrī-kṛṣṇa bhajaye ## Synonyms *ca*-*śabde*—by the word *ca*; *eva*—the word *eva*; *api*-*śabda*—the word *api*; *samuccaye*—in the sense of aggregation; *ātmārāmāḥ* *eva*—all the *ātmārāmas* (all kinds of living entities); *hañā*—being; *śrī*-*kṛṣṇa* *bhajaye*—become engaged in the service of Lord Kṛṣṇa. ## Translation **"In that case, by the word ca, the word eva is meant. The word api can be taken in the sense of aggregation. Thus the verse would read ātmārāmā eva; that is, 'even all kinds of living beings worship Kṛṣṇa.'** ## Purport It is here mentioned that every living entity is *ātmārāma.* Temporarily covered by the influence of *māyā,* the living entity serves his senses, which are represented as *kāma-krodha-lobha-moha-mada-mātsarya.* In the material condition, all living entities are engaged in sense gratification, but when they associate with devotees who follow the regulative principles, they become purified and awakened to their original consciousness. They then attempt to satisfy the senses of Lord Kṛṣṇa and engage in His devotional service.