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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 5: The Meeting of Nanda Mahārāja and Vasudeva
10.5.510.5.7

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Text 10.5.6

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees
Who is speaking and story frame
Speaking:Śukadeva Gosvāmīsince 10.5.1-2inside 2 frames: Sūta Gosvāmī → the sages at NaimiṣāraṇyaŚukadeva Gosvāmī → King Parīkṣit

व्रज: सम्मृष्टसंसिक्तद्वाराजिरगृहान्तर: ।

चित्रध्वजपताकास्रक्‍चैलपल्लवतोरणै: ॥ ६ ॥

vrajaḥ sammṛṣṭa-saṁsikta-

dvārājira-gṛhāntaraḥ

citra-dhvaja-patākā-srak-

caila-pallava-toraṇaiḥ

Translation

Vrajapura, the residence of Nanda Mahārāja, was fully decorated with varieties of festoons and flags, and in different places, gates were made with varieties of flower garlands, pieces of cloth, and mango leaves. The courtyards, the gates near the roads, and everything within the rooms of the houses were perfectly swept and washed with water.

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

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Understand it

Three study points drawn from the translation and purport.

Cleanliness and Beauty for the Celebration

  1. 1

    Vrajapura, Nanda Mahārāja’s residence, was decorated with varied festoons and flags.

  2. 2

    Gates in different places were decorated with flower garlands, cloth, and mango leaves.

  3. 3

    The courtyards, roadside gates, and interiors of the houses were thoroughly swept and washed.

How it feels

Worry and play → Parental tenderness. The Supreme becomes the beloved child of His devotees.

Chapters 5–11 of Canto 10: Gokula, Yaśodā and the infant Lord. An editorial reading of the story's mood, not the text itself. See the emotional arc

Further reading

Chapter 5: The Meeting of Nanda Mahārāja and Vasudeva

From the chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:

There was great jubilation all over Vṛndāvana due to Kṛṣṇa’s birth. Everyone was overwhelmed with joy.
Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in chapter 10.5
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Word for word

Learn the Sanskrit words of the verse.

  1. vrajaḥthe land occupied by Nanda Mahārāja
  2. sammṛṣṭavery nicely cleaned
  3. saṁsiktavery nicely washed
  4. dvāraall the doors or entrances
  5. ajiracourtyards
  6. gṛha-antaraḥeverything within the house
  7. citravariegated
  8. dhvajaof festoons
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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 10.5

    In this verse: “nanda”

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 caring for my surroundings help me prepare thoughtfully for worship?

Practice

Sweep or wash one small space you use for devotional practice.

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The story around it

The story this chapter belongs to.

Live this todayCleanliness and Beauty for the CelebrationThis verse's lesson: one practice and one question for today

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