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Canto 10 · Chapter 62: The Meeting of Ūṣā and Aniruddha
10.62.2210.62.25-26

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Texts 10.62.23-24

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees

परार्ध्यवास:स्रग्गन्धधूपदीपासनादिभि: ।

पानभोजनभक्ष्यैश्च वाक्यै: शुश्रूषणार्चित: ॥ २३ ॥

गूढ: कन्यापुरे शश्वत्प्रवृद्धस्‍नेहया तया ।

नाहर्गणान् स बुबुधे ऊषयापहृतेन्द्रिय: ॥ २४ ॥

parārdhya-vāsaḥ-srag-gandha-

dhūpa-dīpāsanādibhiḥ

pāna-bhojana-bhakṣyaiś ca

vākyaiḥ śuśrūṣaṇārcitaḥ

gūḍhaḥ kanyā-pure śaśvat-

pravṛddha-snehayā tayā

nāhar-gaṇān sa bubudhe

ūṣayāpahṛtendriyaḥ

Translation

Ūṣā worshiped Aniruddha with faithful service, offering Him priceless garments, along with garlands, fragrances, incense, lamps, sitting places and so on. She also offered Him beverages, all types of food, and sweet words. As He thus remained hidden in the young ladies’ quarters, Aniruddha did not notice the passing of the days, for His senses were captivated by Ūṣā, whose affection for Him ever increased.

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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.

Affection Expressed Through Faithful Service

  1. 1

    Ūṣā worshiped Aniruddha with faithful service. She offered priceless garments, garlands, fragrances, incense, lamps and sitting places.

  2. 2

    Her offerings also included beverages, many kinds of food and sweet words. Her affection found expression in attentive service.

  3. 3

    Aniruddha remained hidden in the young ladies’ quarters and did not notice the passing days. His senses were captivated by Ūṣā, whose affection continually increased.

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