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How to study this verse, in six steps
  1. 1Chant the verse. Say the Sanskrit slowly and carefully.
  2. 2Read the word meanings. Go through each Sanskrit word and its meaning.
  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?
  5. 5Read the purport slowly. Read it two or three times. Don't rush.
  6. 6Write down what touched you. Note the main points in your own notebook.
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Canto 1 · Chapter 17: Punishment and Reward of Kali
1.17.421.17.45

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Texts 1.17.43-44

Manvantara· The Manus and right duty

स एष एतर्ह्यध्यास्त आसनं पार्थिवोचितम् ।

पितामहेनोपन्यस्तं राज्ञारण्यं विविक्षता ॥ ४३ ॥

आस्तेऽधुना स राजर्षि: कौरवेन्द्रश्रियोल्लसन् ।

गजाह्वये महाभागश्चक्रवर्ती बृहच्छ्रवा: ॥ ४४ ॥

sa eṣa etarhy adhyāsta

āsanaṁ pārthivocitam

pitāmahenopanyastaṁ

rājñāraṇyaṁ vivikṣatā

āste ’dhunā sa rājarṣiḥ

kauravendra-śriyollasan

gajāhvaye mahā-bhāgaś

cakravartī bṛhac-chravāḥ

Translation

The most fortunate emperor Mahārāja Parīkṣit, who was entrusted with the kingdom of Hastināpura by Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira when he desired to retire to the forest, is now ruling the world with great success due to his being glorified by the deeds of the kings of the Kuru dynasty.

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Understand it

Three study points drawn from the translation and purport.

God Consciousness Is Essential to Good Government

  1. 1

    The present tense used for Mahārāja Parīkṣit’s reign can refer to the recent past or to a continuing fact. His principles can still improve society if authorities are determined to follow them.

  2. 2

    Mahārāja Parīkṣit was strictly vigilant against gambling, drinking, prostitution and animal slaughter. Although he allotted places for Kali, his vigilance left Kali unable to find such places.

  3. 3

    Wanting the kingdom of God without God consciousness is contradictory. To remove corruption, society must accept austerity, cleanliness, mercy and truthfulness rather than support activities that undermine them.

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