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Bhagavata Purana 4.8.56

Srimad Bhagavatam · 8 · Verse 56

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Sanskrit Original

लब्ध्वा द्रव्यमयीमर्चां क्षित्यम्ब्वादिषु वार्चयेत् । आभृतात्मा मुनि: शान्तो यतवाङ्मितवन्यभुक् ॥ ५६ ॥

labdhvā dravyamayīm arcāṁ kṣity-ambv-ādiṣu vārcayet ābhṛtātmā muniḥ śānto yata-vāṅ mita-vanya-bhuk

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It is possible to worship a form of the Lord made of physical elements such as earth, water, pulp, wood and metal. In the forest one can make a form with no more than earth and water and worship Him according to the above principles. A devotee who has full control over his self should be very sober and peaceful and must be satisfied simply with eating whatever fruits and vegetables are available in the forest.