Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu
by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī | 180,912 words
The English translation of the Sri Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu verse 1.1.27; a medieval era Sanskrit book, written by Rupa Goswami (fl. 15th century) which represents a devotional (bhakti) masterpiece. In this work Goswami describes the nature and different forms of pure love (rasa) as well as various other topics on Vaishnavism and devotion.
Verse 1.1.27
Sanskrit text, Unicode transliteration and English translation:
शुभदत्वम् —
शुभानि प्रीणनं सर्व-जगताम् अनुरक्तता ।
सद्गुणाः सुखम् इत्य्-आदीन्य् आख्यातानि मनीषिभिः ॥१.१.२७॥śubhadatvam —
śubhāni prīṇanaṃ sarva-jagatām anuraktatā |
sadguṇāḥ sukham ity-ādīny ākhyātāni manīṣibhiḥ ||1.1.27||
English translation
“Next, the second unique characteristic of uttama-bhakti, namely its bestowal of auspiciousness, is discussed. The wise explain that there are four kinds of śubha(auspiciousness): affection for all living entities, being attractive to all living entities, possession of good qualities, and happiness, as well as other items.”