Dāna Pratigraha Mitho Gupta Kathā
O Lord! Giving and accepting gifts, disclosing and listening to confidential matters, giving and partaking of foodstuffs— these are the six forms of loving association. The life-force of devotion abides within them.
tattva nā bujhiye, jñāne vā ajñāne, asate e saba kori’ bhakti hārāinu, saṁsārī hoinu, sudūre rohile hari tattva–this truth
Not understanding this truth, and knowingly or unknowingly associating with non-devotees in all these ways, I have lost devotion and become a worldly person. The Lord has thus remained far away from me.
When I will adore Kṛṣṇa’s devotees through these six forms of association, the great goddess of devotion will sit upon the throne of my heart.
kṛṣṇābhakta (kṛṣṇera abhakta arthāt bhakti-hīna—yathā māyāvādī, nirviśeṣavādī prabhṛti)–those who are devoid of devotion to Kṛṣṇa (illusionists, imper-sonalists, materialists, and so on)
O Lord! When will I abandon the association of both those who mix with the opposite sex and non-devotees, and constantly associate with Your devotees?
Frequently asked
Who wrote Dāna Pratigraha Mitho Gupta Kathā?
Dāna Pratigraha Mitho Gupta Kathā was composed by Bhaktivinoda Thakura. It appears in Saranagati.
What is the meaning of Dāna Pratigraha Mitho Gupta Kathā?
O Lord! Giving and accepting gifts, disclosing and listening to confidential matters, giving and partaking of foodstuffs— these are the six forms of loving association. The life-force of devotion abides within them.
How many verses does Dāna Pratigraha Mitho Gupta Kathā have?
Dāna Pratigraha Mitho Gupta Kathā has 4 verses.