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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 13: The Stealing of the Boys and Calves by Brahmā
10.13.5910.13.61

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Text 10.13.60

Sthāna· The universe in order
Who is speaking and story frame
Speaking:Śukadeva Gosvāmīsince 10.13.1inside 2 frames: Sūta Gosvāmī → the sages at NaimiṣāraṇyaŚukadeva Gosvāmī → King Parīkṣit

यत्र नैसर्गदुर्वैरा: सहासन् नृमृगादय: ।

मित्राणीवाजितावासद्रुतरुट्‌‌तर्षकादिकम् ॥ ६० ॥

yatra naisarga-durvairāḥ

sahāsan nṛ-mṛgādayaḥ

mitrāṇīvājitāvāsa-

druta-ruṭ-tarṣakādikam

Translation

Vṛndāvana is the transcendental abode of the Lord, where there is no hunger, anger or thirst. Though naturally inimical, both human beings and fierce animals live there together in transcendental friendship.

Read Śrīla Prabhupāda's purport on Vedabase.io
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Understand it

Three study points drawn from the translation and purport.

Please Kṛṣṇa and Leave Envy Behind

  1. 1

    Vṛndāvana is the Lord’s transcendental abode, free from hunger, anger and thirst. Even human beings and fierce animals live there in transcendental friendship.

  2. 2

    Envy develops from sense gratification, but in Vṛndāvana everyone’s aim is Kṛṣṇa’s satisfaction. Everyone wants to serve Him in a different capacity, and everyone is happy by pleasing Him.

  3. 3

    The inhabitants share what Kṛṣṇa gives as prasāda, recognizing everyone’s right to live. This mentality develops gradually through sādhana, the practice of Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Key points from the purport
  • We are afraid of the forest and do not wish to go there, but in Vṛndāvana the forest animals are as good as demigods, for they have no envy.
  • Even in this material world, the animals in Vṛndāvana are not envious of the sādhus who live there.
  • Thus envy and malice are unknown in Vṛndāvana.

Śrīla Prabhupāda's own sentences, chosen from the purport as its central points. Read the full purport on Vedabase to see them in place.

Connected verses· 1

Quoted in the purport ofCC Madhya 17.39

This is a statement from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (10.13.60).

Each link is a verse the purport itself quotes, or a purport elsewhere that quotes this verse, shown with the purport's own words.

How it feels

Peril and pride → Friendship and humility. Divinity is revealed amid intimate childhood play.

Chapters 12–19 of Canto 10: Childhood dangers and Brahmā's amazement. An editorial reading of the story's mood, not the text itself. See the emotional arc

Further reading

Chapter 13: The Stealing of the Boys and Calves by Brahmā

From the chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:

Brahmā could then understand Kṛṣṇa’s potency, and he was astonished by the pastimes of Kṛṣṇa, his worshipable Lord. Kṛṣṇa, however, bestowed His causeless mercy upon Brahmā and released him from illusion.
Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in chapter 10.13
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Word for word

Learn the Sanskrit words of the verse.

  1. yatrawhere
  2. naisargaby nature
  3. durvairāḥliving in enmity
  4. saha āsanlive together
  5. nṛhuman beings
  6. mṛga-ādayaḥand animals
  7. mitrāṇifriends
  8. ivalike
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Key ideas in this verse

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

  • Sthāna · Planetary systems

    How is the universe arranged, and what is our right place in it? · Subject 3 of 10

  • Sakhya · Sacred friendship

    The affection of companions and friends of the Lord. · Theme in SB 10.13

    In this verse: “friendship”

  • Moha · Material attachment

    The pull of ego, desire and impermanent relationships. · Theme in SB 10.13

    In this verse: “sense gratification”

  • Vairāgya · Freedom from attachment

    Release from possessiveness and false identities. · Theme in SB 10.13

    In this verse: “free from”

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

Where could I replace competition for my own satisfaction with a desire to please Kṛṣṇa?

Practice

In one interaction today, set aside an envious or competitive impulse and choose a kind action with Kṛṣṇa’s satisfaction in mind.

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The story around it

The story this chapter belongs to.

Live this todayPlease Kṛṣṇa and Leave Envy BehindThis verse's lesson: one practice and one question for today

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