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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 62: The Meeting of Ūṣā and Aniruddha
10.62.210.62.4

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Text 10.62.3

Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protection
Who is speaking and story frame
Speaking:Śukadeva Gosvāmīsince 10.62.2inside 2 frames: Sūta Gosvāmī → the sages at NaimiṣāraṇyaŚukadeva Gosvāmī → King Parīkṣit

भगवान् सर्वभूतेश: शरण्यो भक्तवत्सल: ।

वरेण छन्दयामास स तं वव्रे पुराधिपम् ॥ ३ ॥

bhagavān sarva-bhūteśaḥ

śaraṇyo bhakta-vatsalaḥ

vareṇa chandayām āsa

sa taṁ vavre purādhipam

Translation

The lord and master of all created beings, the compassionate refuge of his devotees, gladdened Bāṇāsura by offering him the benediction of his choice. Bāṇa chose to have him, Lord Śiva, as the guardian of his city.

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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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Understand it

Three study points drawn from the translation and purport.

Bāṇa Chooses Protection for His City

  1. 1

    Lord Śiva is described as the lord and master of created beings and the compassionate refuge of his devotees.

  2. 2

    He gladdened Bāṇāsura by offering him a benediction of his choice.

  3. 3

    Bāṇa asked Lord Śiva to become the guardian of his city.

How it feels

Conflict and affection → Devotional wonder. Divine intimacy coexists with royal duties.

Chapters 60–69 of Canto 10: Palace life, family bonds and heroic protection. An editorial reading of the story's mood, not the text itself. See the emotional arc

Further reading

Chapter 62: The Meeting of Ūṣā and Aniruddha

From the chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:

In response, Śiva offered Bāṇa whatever benediction he chose, and Bāṇa asked Śiva to become the guardian of his city. One day when Bāṇa was feeling an urge to do battle, he told Lord Śiva: “Except for you, in the whole world there is no warrior strong enough to fight me.
Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in chapter 10.62
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Word for word

Learn the Sanskrit words of the verse.

  1. bhagavānthe lord
  2. sarvaof all
  3. bhūtacreated beings
  4. īśaḥthe master
  5. śaraṇyaḥthe giver of shelter
  6. bhaktato his devotees
  7. vatsalaḥcompassionate
  8. vareṇawith a choice of benedictions
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Key ideas in this verse

The subject this verse serves and the themes it speaks of.

  • Poṣaṇa · Protection by the Lord

    How does the Lord care for His devotees? · Subject 4 of 10

  • Bhakti · Devotion and loving service

    How devotion reorganizes desire and action. · Theme in SB 10.62

    In this verse: “devotees”

  • Karuṇā · Compassion

    Concern for others expressed through bhakti. · Theme in SB 10.62

    In this verse: “compassionate”

  • Rakṣā · Divine protection

    Protection of devotees through the Lord’s intervention. · Theme in SB 10.62

    In this verse: “guardian”

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 Bāṇa’s choice reveal about the protection he valued?

Practice

Write one sentence describing the benediction Bāṇa chose.

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The story around it

The story this chapter belongs to.

Live this todayBāṇa Chooses Protection for His CityThis verse's lesson: one practice and one question for today

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