Shloka 36
Vīrya, Māyā/Prakṛti, Śrī’s Inseparability, Paramāṇu, and Hari’s Infinitude
ये वैष्णवा वैष्णवदासवश्यास्तेषां द्रोहं सर्वदा संचरेद्यः / हरिप्रीतिस्तेन भवेन्न नित्यमानन्दवृद्धिस्तेन भवेन्न मुक्तौ
ye vaiṣṇavā vaiṣṇavadāsavaśyāsteṣāṃ drohaṃ sarvadā saṃcaredyaḥ / hariprītistena bhavenna nityamānandavṛddhistena bhavenna muktau
Sinumang palaging nagtataglay ng masamang loob laban sa mga Vaiṣṇava—yaong mga deboto ni Viṣṇu at masunurin sa mga lingkod ng Vaiṣṇava—ay hindi nagkakamit ng walang kupas na lugod ng Panginoong Hari; sa kanya’y hindi sumisibol ang pagdami ng ānanda, ni may paglaya (mokṣa).
Lord Vishnu (speaking to Garuda/Vinatā-putra)
Concept: Vaiṣṇava-aparādha blocks Hari-prīti and obstructs ānanda-vṛddhi and mokṣa.
Vedantic Theme: Grace (anugraha) as essential for liberation; bhakti is safeguarded by humility and reverence toward devotees (bhāgavata-sammāna).
Application: Avoid malice, slander, and contempt toward devotees; cultivate service-attitude, apologize quickly, and practice respectful speech in religious disagreement.
Primary Rasa: raudra
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 3.3.37 (bheda-jñāna leading to condemnation and darkness)
FAQs
This verse states that malice toward Vaiṣṇavas prevents enduring Hari-prīti (the Lord’s pleasure) and obstructs both inner bliss and liberation.
It frames mokṣa as dependent not only on personal worship, but also on right conduct toward the Lord’s devotees; hostility toward them becomes a direct impediment to grace and spiritual progress.
Cultivate reverence and non-harm toward sincere devotees and teachers; avoid slander and betrayal, and practice humility as part of bhakti and ethical living.