Chanting of the Vedas without making ritualistic sacrifices to the Supreme Lord through the medium of Agni, and sacrifices not followed by bountiful gifts are futile. Perfection can be achieved only through devotion (to the Supreme Lord) for devotion is the basis of all success.
vṛddhakāle mṛtā bhāryā bandhuhastagataṃ dhanam | bhojanaṃ ca parādhīnaṃ tisraḥ puṃsāṃ viḍambanāḥ ||
in old age
(medium)dead
(medium)wife
(medium)in the hands of relatives
(medium)wealth
(medium)food
(medium)and
(medium)dependent on others
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