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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 41: Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma Enter Mathurā
10.41.110.41.3

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Text 10.41.2

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees
Who is speaking and story frame
Speaking:Śukadeva Gosvāmīsince 10.41.1inside 2 frames: Sūta Gosvāmī → the sages at NaimiṣāraṇyaŚukadeva Gosvāmī → King Parīkṣit

सोऽपि चान्तर्हितं वीक्ष्य जलादुन्मज्य सत्वर: ।

कृत्वा चावश्यकं सर्वं विस्मितो रथमागमत् ॥ २ ॥

so ’pi cāntarhitaṁ vīkṣya

jalād unmajya satvaraḥ

kṛtvā cāvaśyakaṁ sarvaṁ

vismito ratham āgamat

Translation

When Akrūra saw the vision disappear, he came out of the water and quickly finished his various ritual duties. He then returned to the chariot, astonished.

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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.

Amazement Alongside Faithful Duties

  1. 1

    Akrūra saw the vision disappear and came out of the water.

  2. 2

    He quickly finished his various ritual duties rather than leaving them unfinished.

  3. 3

    He then returned to the chariot, still astonished by what he had seen.

How it feels

Anxiety and conflict → Liberation and joy. Heroic victory is complicated by separation from Vraja.

Chapters 39–45 of Canto 10: Mathurā, Kaṁsa and reunion with parents. An editorial reading of the story's mood, not the text itself. See the emotional arc

Further reading

Chapter 41: Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma Enter Mathurā

From the chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:

After showing His Viṣṇu form to Akrūra in the waters of the Yamunā and receiving Akrūra’s prayers, Lord Kṛṣṇa withdrew that vision just as an actor winds up his performance. Akrūra emerged from the water and in great amazement approached the Lord, who asked him whether he had seen something wonderful while bathing.
Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in chapter 10.41
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Word for word

Learn the Sanskrit words of the verse.

  1. saḥhe, Akrūra
  2. apiindeed
  3. caand
  4. antarhitamdisappeared
  5. vīkṣyaseeing
  6. jalātfrom the water
  7. unmajyaemerging
  8. satvaraḥquickly
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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

  • Dharma · Duty and righteous conduct

    Right action as duty, responsibility and devotion. · Theme in SB 10.41

    In this verse: “duties”

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 Akrūra’s example encourage you to complete your devotional duties with care?

Practice

Complete one small devotional duty today without leaving it unfinished.

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The story around it

The story this chapter belongs to.

Live this todayAmazement Alongside Faithful DutiesThis verse's lesson: one practice and one question for today

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