# Cc. Madhya 8.197 ## Text > 'sādhya-vastu' 'sādhana' vinu keha nāhi pāya > kṛpā kari' kaha, rāya, pābāra upāya ## Synonyms *sādhya*-*vastu*—the goal of life; *sādhana* *vinu*—without practicing the process; *keha* *nāhi* *pāya*—no one achieves; *kṛpā* *kari'*—very mercifully; *kaha*—please explain; *rāya*—My dear Rāmānanda Rāya; *pābāra* *upāya*—the means of achieving. ## Translation **"The goal of life cannot be achieved unless one practices the process. Now, being merciful upon Me, please explain that means by which this goal can be attained."**