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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 57: Satrājit Murdered, the Jewel Returned
10.57.2310.57.25

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Text 10.57.24

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees
Who is speaking and story frame
Speaking:Kṛtavarmāsince 10.57.12-13inside 2 frames: Sūta Gosvāmī → the sages at NaimiṣāraṇyaŚukadeva Gosvāmī → King Parīkṣit

अहं वैदेहमिच्छामि द्रष्टुं प्रियतमं मम ।

इत्युक्त्वा मिथिलां राजन् विवेश यदुनन्दन: ॥ २४ ॥

ahaṁ vaideham icchāmi

draṣṭuṁ priyatamaṁ mama

ity uktvā mithilāṁ rājan

viveśa yada-nandanaḥ

Translation

“I wish to visit King Videha, who is most dear to Me.” O King, having said this, Lord Balarāma, the beloved descendant of Yadu, entered the city of Mithilā.

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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.

Balarāma Visits His Dear Friend

  1. 1

    Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma had caught up with Śatadhanvā on the outskirts of Mithilā.

  2. 2

    The king of that city was a dear friend of Lord Balarāma.

  3. 3

    Balarāma wished to see him, so He entered Mithilā to spend some time there.

Key points from the purport
  • Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma had finally caught up with Śatadhanvā on the outskirts of Mithilā.
  • Since the king of this city was a dear friend of Balarāma’s, the Lord decided to enter the city and spend some time there.

The purport's own sentences, chosen from the purport as its central points. Read the full purport on Vedabase to see them in place.

How it feels

Yearning and danger → Marriage and reciprocity. A wider range of divine relationships appears.

Chapters 50–59 of Canto 10: Dvārakā, Rukmiṇī and royal rescues. An editorial reading of the story's mood, not the text itself. See the emotional arc

Further reading

Chapter 57: Satrājit Murdered, the Jewel Returned

From the chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:

Baladeva further suggested that Kṛṣṇa return to Dvārakā to find the jewel while He, Baladeva, would take the opportunity to visit the King of Videha. Thus Lord Balarāma traveled to Mithilā and remained there for a few years, during which He taught King Duryodhana the art of fighting with a club.
Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in chapter 10.57
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Word for word

Learn the Sanskrit words of the verse.

  1. ahamI
  2. vaidehamthe King of Videha
  3. icchāmiwish
  4. draṣṭumto see
  5. priya-tamamwho is most dear
  6. mamato Me
  7. itithus
  8. uktvāsaying
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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

  • Rāja-dharma · Devotional leadership

    Serving and protecting through responsibility. · Theme in SB 10.57

    In this verse: “king”

  • Sakhya · Sacred friendship

    The affection of companions and friends of the Lord. · Theme in SB 10.57

    In this verse: “friend”

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

What does Balarāma’s wish to visit His friend reveal about His affectionate relationships?

Practice

Reread Balarāma’s words “most dear to Me” and spend a moment reflecting on His affection.

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The story around it

The story this chapter belongs to.

Live this todayBalarāma Visits His Dear FriendThis verse's lesson: one practice and one question for today

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

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