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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 10 · Chapter 1: The Advent of Lord Kṛṣṇa: Introduction
10.1.5110.1.53

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Text 10.1.52

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees
Who is speaking and story frame
Speaking:Śukadeva Gosvāmīsince 10.1.46inside 2 frames: Sūta Gosvāmī → the sages at NaimiṣāraṇyaŚukadeva Gosvāmī → King Parīkṣit

एवं विमृश्य तं पापं यावदात्मनिदर्शनम् । पूजयामास वै शौरिर्बहुमानपुर:सरम् ॥ ५२ ॥

evaṁ vimṛśya taṁ pāpaṁ

yāvad-ātmani-darśanam

pūjayām āsa vai śaurir

bahu-māna-puraḥsaram

Translation

After thus considering the matter as far as his knowledge would allow, Vasudeva submitted his proposal to the sinful Kaṁsa with great respect.

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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.

Consider Carefully and Speak Respectfully

  1. 1

    Vasudeva considered the matter as far as his knowledge allowed.

  2. 2

    After this reflection, he submitted his proposal to Kaṁsa.

  3. 3

    Although Kaṁsa was sinful, Vasudeva approached him with great respect.

How it feels

Terror → Wonder and relief. The threat of destruction yields to divine appearance.

Chapters 1–4 of Canto 10: Threat from Kaṁsa and Kṛṣṇa's birth. An editorial reading of the story's mood, not the text itself. See the emotional arc

Further reading

Chapter 1: The Advent of Lord Kṛṣṇa: Introduction

From the chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:

Consequently, Kaṁsa became a great enemy to all the descendants of the yadu-vaṁśa, the Yadu dynasty. He even arrested and imprisoned his own father, Ugrasena, for Kaṁsa wanted to enjoy the kingdom alone.
Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in chapter 10.1
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Word for word

Learn the Sanskrit words of the verse.

  1. evamin this way
  2. vimṛśyaafter contemplating
  3. tamunto Kaṁsa
  4. pāpamthe most sinful
  5. yāvatas far as possible
  6. ātmani-darśanamwith all the intelligence possible within himself
  7. pūjayām āsapraised
  8. vaiindeed
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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

  • Śuddhi · Inner transformation

    The reorientation of the heart toward service. · Theme in SB 10.1

    In this verse: “sinful”

  • Jñāna · Spiritual insight

    Inquiry, revelation and discrimination between self and matter. · Theme in SB 10.1

    In this verse: “knowledge”

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

Can I speak respectfully to someone whose conduct I disapprove of?

Practice

Before one difficult conversation today, pause to consider your words and choose a respectful opening.

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The story around it

The story this chapter belongs to.

Live this todayConsider Carefully and Speak RespectfullyThis verse's lesson: one practice and one question for today

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