etāvaj janma-sāphalyaḿ

dehinām iha dehiṣu

prāṇair arthair dhiyā vācā

śreya-ācaraṇaḿ sadā

etavat -- up to this; janma -- of birth; saphalyam -- perfection; dehinam -- of every living being; iha -- in this world; dehishu -- toward those who are embodied; pranaih -- by life; arthaih -- by wealth; dhiya -- by intelligence; vaca -- by words; sreyah -- eternal good fortune; acaranam -- acting practically; sada -- always.


Texto

It is the duty of every living being to perform welfare activities for the benefit of others with his life, wealth, intelligence and words.

Significado

This translation is quoted from Srila Prabhupada's Caitanya-caritamrita (Adi 9.42).