Hari-bhakti-kalpa-latikā
The Flowering Vine of Devotion to Lord Hari
by Sarasvati Thkura | 14,715 words
The book contains the essence on how devotees develop love of Krishna, and how they bring Krishna under control through their love....
Text 47
antaḥsārā mahātmānaḥ
kula-śailā iva sthirāḥ
śatrubhiḥ krodha-kāmādyair
na calyante 'nilair iva
antaḥ-sārāḥ—with inward strength; mahātmānaḥ—the great souls; kula-śailaḥ—mountains; iva—just like; sthirāḥ—steady; śatrubhiḥ—by enemies; krodha—anger; kāma—lust; ādyaiḥ—etc.; na—not; calyante—are moved; anilaiḥ—by the wind; iva—like.
Strong within, the great devotees are not moved by anger, lust, or other enemies, just as great mountains are not shaken by the wind.