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paritrāṇāya sādhūnāṃ vināśāya ca duṣkṛtām . dharmasaṃsthāpanārthāya sambhavāmi yuge yuge
為護佑善人,為毀滅惡者,並為確立法(Dharma),我在每一宇迦(Yuga)顯現。
For the protection of the pious, the destruction of the evil-doers, and establishing virtue, I manifest Myself in every age.
「善人」(Sadhunam)是指那些過著正義生活、將身體用於服務人類、擺脫自私、慾望和貪婪,並將生命奉獻於神聖冥想的人。「作惡者」(Dushkritam)是指那些過著不義生活、破壞社會法律、虛榮、不誠實和貪婪、傷害他人、強佔他人財產以及犯下各種殘暴罪行的人。
Sadhunam The good who lead a life of righteousness? who utiles their bodies in the service of humanity? who are free from selfishness? lust and greed? and who devote their lives to divine contemplation.Dushkritam Evildoers who lead a life of unrighteousness? who break the laws of the society? who are vain and are dishonest and greedy? who injure others? who take possession of the property of others by force? and who commit atrocious crimes of various sorts.