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"“Hari-tosanam” means pleasing the Personality of Godhead by Srila Gopala Krishna Goswami Maharaj, compiled by Sarvasakshi Prabhu These words are the part of a famous verse from theSrimad Bhägavatam (1.2.13), where Süta Gosvämi is explaining the ultimate perfection of life. Lord Krishna says in Bhagavad-gitä 15.15, vedaiç ca sarvair aham eva vedyaù - knowing the Vedas means understanding the Supreme Lord. And if a person understands the Supreme Lord, he will undoubtedly take refuge in Him and engage in His devotional service birth after birth. Therefore, the ultimate perfection of life is pleasing the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Every living entity should know that they are the part and parcel of Supreme Personality of Godhead and their ultimate duty is to serve Him. The government—indeed, the entire society—should be structured in such a way that everyone can be trained to satisfy the Supreme Personality of Godhead. But unfortunately, especially in this age, people do not know that the highest goal of human life is to please Lord Vishnu compiled from the lectures of Srila Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaj."