1 · Learn4 of 6 · 5 min

Study a Verse

Read one verse of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam with its Sanskrit, word meanings, translation and study points.

Or browse by canto and chapter
Canto

Canto 10 · The Summum Bonum · 90 chapters

Choose a chapter to see all its verses.

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.
Read the full guide: how to hear the Bhāgavatam ›

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Texts 10.50.35-36

मुकुन्दोऽप्यक्षतबलो निस्तीर्णारिबलार्णव: ।

विकीर्यमाण: कुसुमैस्‍त्रीदशैरनुमोदित: ॥ ३५ ॥

माथुरैरुपसङ्गम्य विज्वरैर्मुदितात्मभि: ।

उपगीयमानविजय: सूतमागधवन्दिभि: ॥ ३६ ॥

mukundo ’py akṣata-balo

nistīrṇāri-balārṇavaḥ

vikīryamāṇaḥ kusumais

trīdaśair anumoditaḥ

māthurair upasaṅgamya

vijvarair muditātmabhiḥ

upagīyamāna-vijayaḥ

sūta-māgadha-vandibhiḥ

Translation

Lord Mukunda had crossed the ocean of His enemy’s armies with His own military force completely intact. He received congratulations from the denizens of heaven, who showered Him with flowers. The people of Mathurā, relieved of their feverish anxiety and filled with joy, came out to meet Him as professional bards, heralds and panegyrists sang in praise of His victory.

Read this verse on Vedabase.io

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.

1

Understand it

Three study points drawn from the translation and purport.

Mukunda’s Victory Brings Joy and Relief

  1. 1

    Lord Mukunda crossed the ocean of His enemy’s armies with His own military force completely intact.

  2. 2

    The denizens of heaven congratulated Him and showered Him with flowers.

  3. 3

    Freed from feverish anxiety, the joyful people of Mathurā came out to meet Him. Bards, heralds and panegyrists sang in praise of His victory.

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