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Canto 10 · Chapter 66: Pauṇḍraka, the False Vāsudeva
10.66.1010.66.12-14

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Text 10.66.11

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees
Who is speaking and story frame
Speaking:Śukadeva Gosvāmīsince 10.66.7inside 2 frames: Sūta Gosvāmī → the sages at NaimiṣāraṇyaŚukadeva Gosvāmī → King Parīkṣit

पौण्ड्रकोऽपि तदुद्योगमुपलभ्य महारथ: ।

अक्षौहिणीभ्यां संयुक्तो निश्चक्राम पुराद् द्रुतम् ॥ ११ ॥

pauṇḍrako ’pi tad-udyogam

upalabhya mahā-rathaḥ

akṣauhiṇībhyāṁ saṁyukto

niścakrāma purād drutam

Translation

Upon observing Lord Kṛṣṇa’s preparations for battle, the mighty warrior Pauṇḍraka quickly went out of the city with two full military divisions.

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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.

Pauṇḍraka Marches Out Against Lord Kṛṣṇa

  1. 1

    Pauṇḍraka noticed Lord Kṛṣṇa’s preparations for battle and quickly left the city.

  2. 2

    He was a mighty warrior, accompanied by two full military divisions.

  3. 3

    Pauṇḍraka brought his military strength to oppose the Lord, rather than serve Him.

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 66: Pauṇḍraka, the False Vāsudeva

From the chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:

Pauṇḍraka, seeing the Lord preparing for battle, quickly came out of the city to confront Him with his army. His friend Kāśirāja followed him, leading the rear guard.
Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in chapter 10.66
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Word for word

Learn the Sanskrit words of the verse.

  1. pauṇḍrakaḥPauṇḍraka
  2. apiand
  3. tatHis
  4. udyogampreparations
  5. upalabhyanoticing
  6. mahā-rathaḥthe mighty warrior
  7. akṣauhiṇībhyāmby two full military divisions
  8. saṁyuktaḥjoined
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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

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

How can I direct my abilities toward serving Lord Kṛṣṇa?

Practice

Before one task today, pause and express your wish to use your abilities in Kṛṣṇa’s service.

Live this todayPauṇḍraka Marches Out Against Lord KṛṣṇaThis verse's lesson: one practice and one question for today

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