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Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.57.28

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees

Kṛṣṇa Honors His Deceased Relative

“Lord Kṛṣṇa then had the various funeral rites performed for His deceased relative, Satrājit. The Lord attended the funeral along with well-wishers of the family.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 10.57.28, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Lord Kṛṣṇa arranged the various funeral rites for His deceased relative, Satrājit.
  • The Lord personally attended the funeral.
  • Well-wishers of the family attended with Him, sharing in this occasion of mourning.

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From Canto 10, chapter 14 onward, the translation and purports were completed by Śrīla Prabhupāda's disciples after his departure, and published by the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust.

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