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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.
  6. 6Write down what touched you. Note the main points in your own notebook.
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Canto 10 · Chapter 38: Akrūra’s Arrival in Vṛndāvana
10.38.4210.39.1

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Text 10.38.43

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees
Who is speaking and story frame
Speaking:Nanda Mahārājasince 10.38.41inside 2 frames: Sūta Gosvāmī → the sages at NaimiṣāraṇyaŚukadeva Gosvāmī → King Parīkṣit

इत्थं सूनृतया वाचा नन्देन सुसभाजित: ।

अक्रूर: परिपृष्टेन जहावध्वपरिश्रमम् ॥ ४३ ॥

itthaṁ sūnṛtayā vācā

nandena su-sabhājitaḥ

akrūraḥ paripṛṣṭena

jahāv adhva-pariśramam

Translation

Honored by Nanda Mahārāja with these true and pleasing words of inquiry, Akrūra forgot the fatigue of his journey.

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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.

True and Pleasing Words Refresh Others

  1. 1

    Nanda Mahārāja honored Akrūra through his words of inquiry.

  2. 2

    His words were both true and pleasing, expressing sincere concern for Akrūra.

  3. 3

    Receiving this welcome, Akrūra forgot the fatigue of his journey.

Key points from the purport
  • Thus end the purports of the humble servants of His Divine Grace A.C.
  • Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda to the Tenth Canto, Thirty eighth Chapter, of the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, entitled “Akrūra’s Arrival in Vṛndāvana.”

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

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 38: Akrūra’s Arrival in Vṛndāvana

From the chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:

They relieved him of his fatigue by massaging his feet and served him a delicious banquet. Mahārāja Nanda also honored Akrūra with many sweet words.
Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in chapter 10.38
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Word for word

Learn the Sanskrit words of the verse.

  1. itthamthus
  2. sū-nṛtayāvery true and pleasing
  3. vācāwith words
  4. nandenaby Nanda Mahārāja
  5. suwell
  6. sabhājitaḥhonored
  7. akrūraḥAkrūra
  8. paripṛṣṭenaby the inquiry
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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

  • Vātsalya · Parental affection

    Affection and protective concern for the Lord as a child. · Theme in SB 10.38

    In this verse: “nanda”

  • Jñāna · Spiritual insight

    Inquiry, revelation and discrimination between self and matter. · Theme in SB 10.38

    In this verse: “inquiry”

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

How can your words be both truthful and comforting to someone who is tired?

Practice

Speak a sincere, kind inquiry to a tired person today, giving them time to answer.

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The story around it

The story this chapter belongs to.

Live this todayTrue and Pleasing Words Refresh OthersThis verse's lesson: one practice and one question for today

Study points are short summaries, not the translation. Confirm them in the original text and purport on Vedabase.

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