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3Find the meaning yourself. Before the translation, piece the meaning together from the words.
4Read the translation. Ask: what is the Lord teaching here, and how does it apply to my life?
5Read the purport slowly. Read it two or three times. Don't rush.
6Write down what touched you. Note the main points in your own notebook.

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Canto 1 · Chapter 13: Dhṛtarāṣṭra Quits Home

1.13.5 1.13.7

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Text 1.13.6

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees

Who is speaking and story frame

Speaking:Sūta Gosvāmīsince 1.13.1inside 1 frame: Sūta Gosvāmī → the sages at Naimiṣāraṇya

मुमुचु: प्रेमबाष्पौघं विरहौत्कण्ठ्यकातरा: ।

राजा तमर्हयाञ्चक्रे कृतासनपरिग्रहम् ॥ ६ ॥

mumucuḥ prema-bāṣpaughaṁ

virahautkaṇṭhya-kātarāḥ

rājā tam arhayāṁ cakre

kṛtāsana-parigraham

Translation

Due to anxieties and long separation, they all cried out of affection. King Yudhiṣṭhira then arranged to offer sitting accommodations and a reception.

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

Understand it

Three study points drawn from the translation and purport.

Express Affection Through Practical Care

1
The long separation from Vidura had caused anxiety and grief among his loved ones.
2
On meeting him again, they all shed tears out of affection.
3
King Yudhiṣṭhira arranged a seat and a reception for Vidura. Their affectionate reunion included practical care for him.

How it feels

Bereavement → Renunciation. The worldly support system recedes and attachment is exposed.

Chapters 13–15 of Canto 1: Dhṛtarāṣṭra departs; Kṛṣṇa disappears; Pāṇḍavas retire. An editorial reading of the story's mood, not the text itself. See the emotional arc

Chapter 13: Dhṛtarāṣṭra Quits Home

Vidura warns of inevitable death; Dhṛtarāṣṭra leaves home, and Yudhiṣṭhira finds his elders absent.

Back to this verse in chapter 1.13

Word for word

Learn the Sanskrit words of the verse.

mumucuḥemanated
premaaffectionate
bāṣpa-oghamemotional tears
virahaseparation
autkaṇṭhyaanxiousness
kātarāḥbeing aggrieved
rājāKing Yudhiṣṭhira
tamunto him (Vidura)

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 1.13
In this verse: “separation”, “cried”
Rāja-dharma · Devotional leadership
Serving and protecting through responsibility. · Theme in SB 1.13
In this verse: “king”
Prema · Transcendental love
The intimacy and sweetness of devotion to Kṛṣṇa. · Theme in SB 1.13
In this verse: “loved”

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

Live it

Take one thing from this verse into your day.

Ask yourself

How can I express affection through a simple act of care?

Practice

Offer someone a comfortable seat and a moment of your attention today.

The story around it

The story this chapter belongs to.

Live this todayExpress Affection Through Practical CareThis verse's lesson: one practice and one question for today

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