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Canto 10 · The Summum Bonum · 90 chapters

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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 48: Kṛṣṇa Pleases His Devotees
10.48.13-1410.48.17

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Texts 10.48.15-16

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees

पादावनेजनीरापो धारयन् शिरसा नृप ।

अर्हणेनाम्बरैर्दिव्यैर्गन्धस्रग्भूषणोत्तमै: ॥ १५ ॥

अर्चित्वा शिरसानम्य पादावङ्कगतौ मृजन् ।

प्रश्रयावनतोऽक्रूर: कृष्णरामावभाषत ॥ १६ ॥

pādāvanejanīr āpo

dhārayan śirasā nṛpa

arhaṇenāmbarair divyair

gandha-srag-bhūṣaṇottamaiḥ

arcitvā śirasānamya

pādāv aṅka-gatau mṛjan

praśrayāvanato ’krūraḥ

kṛṣṇa-rāmāv abhāṣata

Translation

O King, Akrūra bathed the feet of Lord Kṛṣṇa and Lord Balarāma and then poured the bath water on his head. He presented Them with gifts of fine clothing, aromatic sandalwood paste, flower garlands and excellent jewelry. After thus worshiping the two Lords, he bowed his head to the floor. He then began to massage Lord Kṛṣṇa’s feet, placing them on his lap, and with his head bowed in humility he addressed Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma 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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Three study points drawn from the translation and purport.

Serve the Lord with Humble Care

  1. 1

    Akrūra bathed the feet of Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma and poured the bath water on his head. His worship expressed deep reverence for the two Lords.

  2. 2

    He offered fine clothing, aromatic sandalwood paste, flower garlands and excellent jewelry. After worshiping Them, he bowed his head to the floor.

  3. 3

    Akrūra placed Kṛṣṇa’s feet on his lap and massaged them. With his head bowed in humility, he began to address Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma.

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