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Bhaja Govindam
भज गोविन्दम्
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अर्थमनर्थं भावय नित्यं नास्ति ततः सुखलेशः सत्यम् । पुत्रादपि धनभाजां भीतिः सर्वत्रैषा विहिता रीतिः ॥२९॥
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Word breakdown
- अर्थमनर्थं भावय नित्यं
- Reflect constantly that wealth is calamity;
- नास्ति ततः सुखलेशः सत्यम् ।
- from it comes not a trace of true happiness.
- पुत्रादपि धनभाजां भीतिः
- Even from sons, wealth-bearers, there is fear;
- सर्वत्रैषा विहिता रीतिः ॥२९॥
- this is the rule everywhere.
Wealth is examined as a source of anxiety as well as a means of support. The very things meant to bring security become grounds for fear, exposing the futility of worldly refuge.
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