पत्रं पुष्पं फलं तोयं यो मे भक्त्या प्रयच्छति तदहं भक्त्युपहृतमश्नामि प्रयतात्मन:
patraṁ puṣhpaṁ phalaṁ toyaṁ yo me bhaktyā prayachchhati tadahaṁ bhaktyupahṛitam aśhnāmi prayatātmanaḥ
Recitation · Text 9.26
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Word-for-Word Śabda-Artha (13 words)
Purport Overview & Key Insights
If one offers Me with love and devotion a leaf, a flower, a fruit, or water, I will accept it. The Supreme Lord needs nothing material, but He hungers for pure devotion.
💡 Key Analogy & Śāstric Metaphor
Child's Simple Drawing to Father: A wealthy father accepts a simple crayon sketch from his child with deep affection, valuing the child's love above material wealth.
✨ Devotional Takeaway:Bhakti (devotion) transforms the simplest offering into an intimate connection with God.