# Cc. Madhya 24.256 ## Text > vyādha kahe,—'yei kaha, sei ta' kariba' > nārada kahe,—'dhanuka bhāṅga, tabe se kahiba' ## Synonyms *vyādha* *kahe*—the hunter replied; *yei* *kaha*—whatever you say; *sei* *ta'* *kariba*—that I shall do; *nārada* *kahe*—Nārada Muni replied; *dhanuka* *bhāṅga*—break your bow; *tabe*—then; *se* *kahiba*—I shall speak to you. ## Translation **"The hunter then said, 'My dear sir, whatever you say I shall do.' Nārada immediately ordered him, 'First of all, break your bow. Then I shall tell you what is to be done.'** ## Purport This is the process of initiation. The disciple must admit that he will no longer commit sinful activity-namely illicit sex, meat-eating, gambling and intoxication. He promises to execute the order of the spiritual master. Then the spiritual master takes care of him and elevates him to spiritual emancipation.