12.29

yadyapi isvara tumi parama svatantra

tathapi svabhave hao prema-paratantra

SYNONYMS

yadyapi—although; isvara—the Supreme Personality of Godhead; tumi—You; parama—supremely; svatantra—independent; tathapi—still; svabhave—by Your nature; hao—You become; prema-paratantra—subordinate to love “Although You are the Supreme Personality of Godhead and are completely independent, still You are dependent on the love and affection of Your devotees.

That is Your nature.”