SB 7.12 Text 1
Text
śrī-nārada uvāca
brahmacārī guru-kule
vasan dānto guror hitam
ācaran dāsavan nīco
gurau sudṛḍha-sauhṛdaḥ
brahmacārī guru-kule
vasan dānto guror hitam
ācaran dāsavan nīco
gurau sudṛḍha-sauhṛdaḥ
Synonyms
śrī-nāradaḥ uvāca-Śrī Nārada Muni said; brahmacārī-a brahmacārī, a student living at the residence of the guru; guru-kule-at the residence of the guru; vasan-by living; dāntaḥ-continuously practicing control of the senses; guroḥ hitam-only for the benefit of the guru (not for one's personal benefit); ācaran-practicing; dāsa-vat-very humbly, like a slave; nīcaḥ-submissive, obedient; gurau-unto the spiritual master; su-dṛḍha-firmly; sauhṛdaḥ-in friendship or good will.
Translation
Nārada Muni said: A student should practice completely controlling his senses. He should be submissive and should have an attitude of firm friendship for the spiritual master. With a great vow, the brahmacārī should live at the guru-kula, only for the benefit of the guru.
Purport