Majjan phal pekhia tatakala

Chaupai 1, Under Doha 3 · Bal Kand

Chaupai Text

मज्जन फल पेखिअ ततकाला। काक होहिं पिक बकउ मराला॥ सुनि आचरज करै जनि कोई। सतसंगति महिमा नहिं गोई॥ १ ॥

Transliteration (IAST)

majjana phala pekhia tatakālā। kāka hohiṃ pika bakau marālā॥ suni ācaraja karai jani koī। satasangati mahimā nahiṃ goī॥ 1 ॥

Meaning

In this king of pilgrimages, the fruit of bathing is seen at once: crows become cuckoos and cranes become swans. Hearing this, let no one be astonished, for the greatness of holy company is no secret.

Context

This is Chaupai 1, 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.

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