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  1. 1Chant the verse. Say the Sanskrit slowly and carefully.
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  3. 3Find the meaning yourself. Before the translation, piece the meaning together from the words.
  4. 4Read the translation. Ask: what is the Lord teaching here, and how does it apply to my life?
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Canto 1 · Chapter 10: Departure of Lord Kṛṣṇa for Dvārakā
1.10.321.10.34-35

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Text 1.10.33

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees
Who is speaking and story frame
Speaking:Sūta Gosvāmīsince 1.10.2inside 1 frame: Sūta Gosvāmī → the sages at Naimiṣāraṇya

अथ दूरागतान् शौरि: कौरवान् विरहातुरान् ।

सन्निवर्त्य द‍ृढं स्‍निग्धान् प्रायात्स्वनगरीं प्रियै: ॥ ३३ ॥

atha dūrāgatān śauriḥ

kauravān virahāturān

sannivartya dṛḍhaṁ snigdhān

prāyāt sva-nagarīṁ priyaiḥ

Translation

Out of profound affection for Lord Kṛṣṇa, the Pāṇḍavas, who were of the Kuru dynasty, accompanied Him a considerable distance to see Him off. They were overwhelmed with the thought of future separation. The Lord, however, persuaded them to return home, and He proceeded towards Dvārakā with His dear companions.

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This verse has no purport; its meaning is explained by the verses around it.

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Understand it

Three study points drawn from the translation and purport.

Deep Affection Makes Separation Painful

  1. 1

    The Pāṇḍavas accompanied Lord Kṛṣṇa a considerable distance because of their profound affection for Him.

  2. 2

    They were overwhelmed by the thought of their coming separation from the Lord.

  3. 3

    Kṛṣṇa persuaded them to return home and continued toward Dvārakā with His dear companions.

How it feels

Longing → Joy and continuity. Departure and welcome coexist; Parīkṣit embodies continuity of grace.

Chapters 10–12 of Canto 1: Kṛṣṇa returns to Dvārakā; Parīkṣit is born. An editorial reading of the story's mood, not the text itself. See the emotional arc

Further reading

Chapter 10: Departure of Lord Kṛṣṇa for Dvārakā

Kṛṣṇa leaves Hastināpura for Dvārakā amid His relatives’ affection and praise.

Back to this verse in chapter 1.10
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Word for word

Learn the Sanskrit words of the verse.

  1. athathus
  2. dūrāgatānhaving accompanied Him for a long distance
  3. śauriḥLord Kṛṣṇa
  4. kauravānthe Pāṇḍavas
  5. virahāturānoverwhelmed by a sense of separation
  6. sannivartyapolitely persuaded
  7. dṛḍhamdetermined
  8. snigdhānfull of affection
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Key ideas in this verse

The subject this verse serves and the themes it speaks of.

  • Īśānukathā · The science of God

    Who is the Lord, and how do His devotees live? · Subject 7 of 10

  • Viraha · Longing in separation

    Love and remembrance experienced in apparent absence. · Theme in SB 1.10

    In this verse: “separation”

  • Sakhya · Sacred friendship

    The affection of companions and friends of the Lord. · Theme in SB 1.10

    In this verse: “companions”

Chapter themes come from the story phase this chapter belongs to.

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Live it

Take one thing from this verse into your day.

Ask yourself

What does the Pāṇḍavas’ reluctance to part reveal about their affection for Kṛṣṇa?

Practice

Reread the translation slowly, pausing to reflect on the Pāṇḍavas’ affection for the Lord.

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The story around it

The story this chapter belongs to.

Live this todayDeep Affection Makes Separation PainfulThis verse's lesson: one practice and one question for today

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