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How to study this verse, in six steps
  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?
  5. 5Read the purport slowly. Read it two or three times. Don't rush.
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Canto 10 · Chapter 34: Nanda Mahārāja Saved and Śaṅkhacūḍa Slain
10.34.2810.34.30

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Text 10.34.29

Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protection
Who is speaking and story frame
Speaking:The serpentsince 10.34.12-13inside 2 frames: Sūta Gosvāmī → the sages at NaimiṣāraṇyaŚukadeva Gosvāmī → King Parīkṣit

स वीक्ष्य तावनुप्राप्तौ कालमृत्यू इवोद्विजन् ।

विषृज्य स्त्रीजनं मूढ: प्राद्रवज्जीवितेच्छया ॥ २९ ॥

sa vīkṣya tāv anuprāptau

kāla-mṛtyū ivodvijan

viṣṛjya strī-janaṁ mūḍhaḥ

prādravaj jīvitecchayā

Translation

When Śaṅkhacūḍa saw the two of Them coming toward him like the personified forces of Time and Death, he was filled with anxiety. Confused, he abandoned the women and fled for his life.

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

From Canto 10, chapter 14 onward, the translation and purports were completed by Śrīla Prabhupāda's disciples after his departure, and published by the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust.

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Understand it

Three study points drawn from the translation and purport.

The Attacker Flees Before the Lords

  1. 1

    Śaṅkhacūḍa saw the two Lords approaching like the personified forces of Time and Death.

  2. 2

    He became filled with anxiety and confusion.

  3. 3

    He abandoned the women and fled to save his own life.

How it feels

Attachment → Impending loss. The approach of departure gives pastoral love a poignant edge.

Chapters 34–38 of Canto 10: Further Vraja events and Akrūra's arrival. An editorial reading of the story's mood, not the text itself. See the emotional arc

Further reading

Chapter 34: Nanda Mahārāja Saved and Śaṅkhacūḍa Slain

From the chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:

In fear of the Lords, Śaṅkhacūḍa left the gopīs aside and ran for his life. Kṛṣṇa chased after him, swiftly approached him and with a blow of His fist removed Śaṅkhacūḍa’s jewel, together with his head.
Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in chapter 10.34
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Word for word

Learn the Sanskrit words of the verse.

  1. saḥhe, Śaṅkhacūḍa
  2. vīkṣyaseeing
  3. tauthe two
  4. anuprāptauapproached
  5. kāla-mṛtyūTime and Death
  6. ivaas
  7. udvijanbecoming anxious
  8. visṛjyaleaving aside
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Key ideas in this verse

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

  • Poṣaṇa · Protection by the Lord

    How does the Lord care for His devotees? · Subject 4 of 10

  • Abhaya · Fearlessness

    Steadiness through faith amid danger and death. · Theme in SB 10.34

    In this verse: “death”

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 Śaṅkhacūḍa’s fearful retreat show about his position before the two Lords?

Practice

Spend one minute reflecting on the contrast between the approaching Lords and the fleeing attacker.

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The story around it

The story this chapter belongs to.

Live this todayThe Attacker Flees Before the LordsThis verse's lesson: one practice and one question for today

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