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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 45: Kṛṣṇa Rescues His Teacher’s Son
10.45.110.45.3

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Text 10.45.2

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees
Who is speaking and story frame
Speaking:Śukadeva Gosvāmīsince 10.45.1inside 2 frames: Sūta Gosvāmī → the sages at NaimiṣāraṇyaŚukadeva Gosvāmī → King Parīkṣit

उवाच पितरावेत्य साग्रज: सात्वतर्षभ: ।

प्रश्रयावनत: प्रीणन्नम्ब तातेति सादरम् ॥ २ ॥

uvāca pitarāv etya

sāgrajaḥ sātvatarṣabhaḥ

praśrayāvanataḥ prīṇann

amba tāteti sādaram

Translation

Lord Kṛṣṇa, the greatest of the Sātvatas, approached His parents with His elder brother. Humbly bowing His head and gratifying them by respectfully addressing them as “My dear mother” and “My dear father,” Kṛṣṇa spoke as follows.

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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.

Kṛṣṇa Honors His Parents With Humility

  1. 1

    Lord Kṛṣṇa, the greatest of the Sātvatas, approached His parents together with His elder brother.

  2. 2

    He humbly bowed His head before them. His approach expressed respect.

  3. 3

    Kṛṣṇa pleased His parents by addressing them as “My dear mother” and “My dear father.” His respectful words carried affection.

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 45: Kṛṣṇa Rescues His Teacher’s Son

From the chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:

Having thus satisfied His mother and father, Lord Kṛṣṇa offered Kaṁsa’s kingdom to His maternal grandfather, Ugrasena, and then arranged for all His family members who had fled in fear of Kaṁsa to return to their homes. Protected by the mighty arms of Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma, the Yādavas began to enjoy supreme bliss.
Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in chapter 10.45
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Word for word

Learn the Sanskrit words of the verse.

  1. uvācaHe said
  2. pitarauto His parents
  3. etyaapproaching them
  4. satogether with
  5. agra-jaḥHis elder brother, Lord Balarāma
  6. sātvataof the Sātvata dynasty
  7. ṛṣabhaḥthe greatest hero
  8. praśrayawith humility
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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 10.45

    In this verse: “mother”, “father”

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 my words and manner express both affection and respect?

Practice

Offer a parent a warm, respectful greeting today, if possible.

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The story around it

The story this chapter belongs to.

Live this todayKṛṣṇa Honors His Parents With HumilityThis verse's lesson: one practice and one question for today

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