Verse Text
57. atha yathā-vaibhava-mahotsavo, yathā pādme—
yaḥ karoti mahīpāla harer gehe mahotsavam |
tasyāpi bhavati nityaṁ hari-loke mahotsavaḥ ||220||
Translation
Observing festivals according to one’s wealth (verse 89), illustrated from the Padma Purāṇa: O king, he who performs a festival for the temple of the Lord experiences for eternity a festival in the planet of the Lord.
Purport (Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura)
It should be a festival for the Lord’s temple (harer gehe).
Purport (Nectar of Devotion)
Serving the Lord According to One's Position
In the Padma Purāṇa there is a statement that one should perform the ceremonies for the Lord according to one’s financial position. Everyone should observe the different ceremonies and celebrations of the Lord by all means.