Srimad Bhagavatam — Saptama Skandha, Shloka 3
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एक एव चरेद्भिक्षुरात्मारामोऽनपाश्रय: । सर्वभूतसुहृच्छान्तो नारायणपरायण: ॥ ३ ॥
eka eva cared bhikṣur ātmārāmo ’napāśrayaḥ sarva-bhūta-suhṛc-chānto nārāyaṇa-parāyaṇaḥ
भिक्षु संन्यासी एकटाच विचरावा, आत्म्यात तृप्त आणि कोणावरही अवलंबून नसावा। तो सर्व प्राण्यांचा हितचिंतक, शांत, आणि नारायण-परायण निष्कलंक भक्त राहून दारोदार भिक्षेवर निर्वाह करावा।
FAQs
This verse says a true bhikshu wanders alone, is ātmārāma (self-satisfied), depends on no one, is peaceful, is a friend of all beings, and is exclusively devoted to Nārāyaṇa.
Because renunciation becomes pure and safe when the heart has a single refuge—exclusive devotion to the Supreme Lord—rather than dependence on people, possessions, or ego.
Cultivate non-harming, speak truthfully and kindly, avoid envy, and consciously act for others’ welfare while keeping devotion to God as the center.