Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu
by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī | 180,912 words
The English translation of the Sri Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu verse 4.3.55; 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 4.3.55
atha dharma-vīraḥ —
kṛṣṇaika-toṣaṇe dharme yaḥ sadā pariniṣṭhitaḥ |
prāyeṇa dhīra-śāntas tu dharma-vīraḥ sa ucyate ||4.3.55||
“The dhīra-śānta (peaceful devotee) who is fixed at all times in dharma pleasing to Kṛṣṇa alone is called dharma-vīra.”