# Cc. Madhya 5.88
## Text
> "brahmaṇya-deva tumi baḍa dayā-maya
> dui viprera dharma rākha hañā sadaya
## Synonyms
*brahmaṇya*-*deva*—O Lord of brahminical culture; *tumi*—You; *baḍa*—very; *dayā*-*maya*—merciful; *dui*—two; *viprera*—of *brāhmaṇas*; *dharma*—the religious principles; *rākha*—protect; *hañā*—becoming; *sa*-*daya*—merciful.
## Translation
**He said, "My Lord, You are the protector of brahminical culture, and You are also very merciful. Therefore, kindly show Your great mercy by protecting the religious principles of us two brāhmaṇas.**