Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 06, Chapter 13, Text 22-23

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SB 6.13.22-23

idam mahakhyanam asesa-papmanam
 praksalanam tirthapadanukirtanam
bhakty-ucchrayam bhakta-jananuvarnanam
 mahendra-moksam vijayam marutvatah
 
patheyur akhyanam idam sada budhah
 srnvanty atho parvani parvanindriyam
dhanyam yasasyam nikhilagha-mocanam
 ripuñjayam svasty-ayanam tathayusam
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Translation by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada: 
 
In this very great narrative there is glorification of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Narayana, there are statements about the exaltedness of devotional service, there are descriptions of devotees like Indra and Vrtrasura, and there are statements about King Indra’s release from sinful life and about his victory in fighting the demons. By understanding this incident, one is relieved of all sinful reactions. Therefore the learned are always advised to read this narration. If one does so, one will become expert in the activities of the senses, his opulence will increase, and his reputation will become widespread. One will also be relieved of all sinful reactions, he will conquer all his enemies, and the duration of his life will increase. Because this narration is auspicious in all respects, learned scholars regularly hear and repeat it on every festival day.
 
Purport by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada: 
 
Thus ends the Bhaktivedanta purports of the Sixth Canto, Thirteenth Chapter, of the Srimad-Bhagavatam, entitled “King Indra Afflicted by Sinful Reaction.”
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