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’sadhya-vastu’ ’sadhana’ vinu keha nahi paya

krpa kari’ kaha, raya, pabara upaya

SYNONYMS

sadhya-vastu—the goal of life; sadhana vinu—without practicing the process; keha nahi paya—no one achieves; krpa kari’-very mercifully; kaha—please explain; raya—My dear Ramananda Raya; pabara upaya—the means of achieving “The goal of life cannot be achieved unless one practices the process.

Now, being merciful upon Me, please explain that means by which this goal can be attained.”