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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 50: Kṛṣṇa Establishes the City of Dvārakā
10.50.35-3610.50.39

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Texts 10.50.37-38

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees

शङ्खदुन्दुभयो नेदुर्भेरीतूर्याण्यनेकश: ।

वीणावेणुमृदङ्गानि पुरं प्रविशति प्रभौ ॥ ३७ ॥

सिक्तमार्गां हृष्टजनां पताकाभिरभ्यलङ्कृताम् ।

निर्घुष्टां ब्रह्मघोषेण कौतुकाबद्धतोरणाम् ॥ ३८ ॥

śaṅkha-dundubhayo nedur

bherī-tūryāṇy anekaśaḥ

vīṇā-veṇu-mṛdaṅgāni

puraṁ praviśati prabhau

sikta-mārgāṁ hṛṣṭa-janāṁ

patākābhir abhyalaṅkṛtām

nirghuṣṭāṁ brahma-ghoṣeṇa

kautukābaddha-toraṇām

Translation

As the Lord entered His city, conchshells and kettledrums sounded, and many drums, horns, vīṇās, flutes and mṛdaṅgas played in concert. The boulevards were sprinkled with water, there were banners everywhere, and the gateways were decorated for the celebration. The citizens were elated, and the city resounded with the chanting of Vedic hymns.

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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.

Joyful Celebration Welcomes the Lord

  1. 1

    As the Lord entered His city, conchshells, drums, horns, vīṇās, flutes and mṛdaṅgas sounded together.

  2. 2

    The boulevards were sprinkled with water, banners were displayed everywhere, and the gateways were decorated.

  3. 3

    The citizens were elated, and Vedic hymns resounded throughout the city. Their welcome joined music, preparation and sacred chanting.

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