Binu satsang bibek na hoi
Chaupai 4, Under Doha 3 · Bal Kand
Chaupai Text
बिनु सतसंग बिबेक न होई। राम कृपा बिनु सुलभ न सोई॥ सतसंगत मुद मंगल मूला। सोइ फल सिधि सब साधन फूला॥ ४ ॥
Transliteration (IAST)
binu satasanga bibeka na hoī। rāma kṛpā binu sulabha na soī॥ satasangata muda mangala mūlā। soi phala sidhi saba sādhana phūlā॥ 4 ॥
Meaning
Without holy company, discrimination does not arise, and without Rama's grace, that holy company is not easily obtained. Holy company is the root of joy and well-being. Its attainment alone is the fruit; all other means are but flowers.
Context
This is Chaupai 4, Under Doha 3 from Bal Kand, in the episode “Salutation to Brahmins and Saints”. The episode describes Tulsidas's reverent salutation to Brahmins and saints, praising their grace, virtue, and equal compassion for all.