In English
described as friend and devotee
Recognition of this truth is the essential mark of devotion. is derived from the combination of the verb "" with the indeclinable "thi': means (service). It also means friendship coupled with fear. Without fear friendship cannot be firm. In the , refers to as friend and kinsman. "Besides being a friend, you are also my servant," said. . Thereby, regarded as a devotee. When one is a devotee he is reverential and submissive. If one is treated solely as a friend and not a devotee, he is likely to behave as he pleases. To maintain the balance between the two, described as friend and devotee.