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How to study this verse, in six steps
  1. 1Chant the verse. Say the Sanskrit slowly and carefully.
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  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.
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Canto 10 · Chapter 63: Lord Kṛṣṇa Fights with Bāṇāsura
10.63.2310.63.25

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Text 10.63.24

Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protection
Who is speaking and story frame
Speaking:Śukadeva Gosvāmīsince 10.63.1inside 2 frames: Sūta Gosvāmī → the sages at NaimiṣāraṇyaŚukadeva Gosvāmī → King Parīkṣit

माहेश्वर: समाक्रन्दन् वैष्णवेन बलार्दित: ।

अलब्ध्वाभयमन्यत्र भीतो माहेश्वरो ज्वर: ।

शरणार्थी हृषीकेशं तुष्टाव प्रयताञ्जलि: ॥ २४ ॥

māheśvaraḥ samākrandan

vaiṣṇavena balārditaḥ

alabdhvābhayam anyatra

bhīto māheśvaro jvaraḥ

śaraṇārthī hṛṣīkeśaṁ

tuṣṭāva prayatāñjaliḥ

Translation

The Śiva-jvara, overwhelmed by the strength of the Viṣṇu-jvara, cried out in pain. But finding no refuge, the frightened Śiva-jvara approached Lord Kṛṣṇa, the master of the senses, hoping to attain His shelter. Thus with joined palms he began to praise the Lord.

Read the purport on Vedabase.io

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.

Take Shelter Directly in Kṛṣṇa

  1. 1

    Overwhelmed by the strength of the Viṣṇu-jvara, the Śiva-jvara cried out in pain and found no refuge.

  2. 2

    He had to leave the side of his master, Lord Śiva, and directly take shelter of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Kṛṣṇa.

  3. 3

    Approaching Kṛṣṇa, the master of the senses, he joined his palms and began to praise Him.

Key points from the purport
  • As pointed out by Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī, it is significant that the Śiva-jvara had to leave the side of his master, Lord Śiva, and directly take shelter of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Kṛṣṇa.

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

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 63: Lord Kṛṣṇa Fights with Bāṇāsura

From the chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:

The Śiva-jvara was overwhelmed by the Viṣṇu-jvara; having nowhere else to turn for shelter, the Śiva-jvara began to address Lord Kṛṣṇa, glorifying Him and asking for mercy. Lord Kṛṣṇa was pleased with the Śiva-jvara, and after the Lord had promised him freedom from fear, the Śiva-jvara bowed down to Him and departed.
Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in chapter 10.63
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Word for word

Learn the Sanskrit words of the verse.

  1. māheśvaraḥ(the fever weapon) of Lord Śiva
  2. samākrandancrying out
  3. vaiṣṇavenaof the Vaiṣṇava-jvara
  4. balaby the strength
  5. arditaḥtormented
  6. alabdhvānot obtaining
  7. abhayamfearlessness
  8. anyatraelsewhere
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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

  • Śaraṇāgati · Wholehearted surrender

    Relinquishing ownership while entrusting oneself to the Lord. · Theme in SB 10.63

    In this verse: “shelter”, “refuge”

  • Viraha · Longing in separation

    Love and remembrance experienced in apparent absence. · Theme in SB 10.63

    In this verse: “cried”

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

When I feel frightened, do I turn toward Kṛṣṇa for shelter?

Practice

Join your palms and offer Kṛṣṇa a brief prayer for shelter.

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The story around it

The story this chapter belongs to.

Live this todayTake Shelter Directly in KṛṣṇaThis 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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