# SB 8.7.38 ## Text > āsāṁ prāṇa-parīpsūnāṁ > vidheyam abhayaṁ hi me > etāvān hi prabhor artho > yad dīna-paripālanam ## Synonyms *āsām*—all of these living entities; *prāṇa*-*parīpsūnām*—very strongly desiring to protect their lives; *vidheyam*—something must be done; *abhayam*—safety; *hi*—indeed; *me*—by me; *etāvān*—this much; *hi*—indeed; *prabhoḥ*—of the master; *arthaḥ*—duty; *yat*—that which; *dīna*-*paripālanam*—to give protection to suffering humanity. ## Translation **It is my duty to give protection and safety to all living entities struggling for existence. Certainly it is the duty of the master to protect his suffering dependents.**