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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.
  6. 6Write down what touched you. Note the main points in your own notebook.
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Canto 10 · Chapter 69: Nārada Muni Visits Lord Kṛṣṇa’s Palaces in Dvārakā
10.69.1310.69.15

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Text 10.69.14

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees
Who is speaking and story frame
Speaking:Śukadeva Gosvāmīsince 10.69.1-6inside 2 frames: Sūta Gosvāmī → the sages at NaimiṣāraṇyaŚukadeva Gosvāmī → King Parīkṣit

तं सन्निरीक्ष्य भगवान् सहसोत्थितश्री-

पर्यङ्कत: सकलधर्मभृतां वरिष्ठ: ।

आनम्य पादयुगलं शिरसा किरीट-

जुष्टेन साञ्जलिरवीविशदासने स्वे ॥ १४ ॥

taṁ sannirīkṣya bhagavān sahasotthita-śrī-

paryaṅkataḥ sakala-dharma-bhṛtāṁ variṣṭhaḥ

ānamya pāda-yugalaṁ śirasā kirīṭa-

juṣṭena sāñjalir avīviśad āsane sve

Translation

The Supreme Lord is the greatest upholder of religious principles. Thus when He noticed Nārada, He rose at once from Goddess Śrī’s bed, bowed His crowned head at Nārada’s feet and, joining His palms, had the sage sit in His own seat.

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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.

The Supreme Lord Models Respect

  1. 1

    The Supreme Lord is the greatest upholder of religious principles. His welcome of Nārada displayed those principles in action.

  2. 2

    Upon noticing Nārada, Kṛṣṇa immediately rose from Goddess Śrī’s bed. He bowed His crowned head at the sage’s feet.

  3. 3

    With His palms joined, the Lord offered Nārada His own seat. His welcome was both respectful and personal.

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 69: Nārada Muni Visits Lord Kṛṣṇa’s Palaces in Dvārakā

From the chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:

As soon as Lord Kṛṣṇa noticed Nārada, He got up from His bed, offered obeisances to the sage and seated him on His own seat. Then the Lord bathed Nārada’s feet and sprinkled the water on His own head.
Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in chapter 10.69
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Word for word

Learn the Sanskrit words of the verse.

  1. tamhim (Nārada)
  2. sannirīkṣyanoticing
  3. bhagavānthe Supreme Lord
  4. sahasāimmediately
  5. utthitarising
  6. śrīof the goddess of fortune, Queen Rukmiṇī
  7. paryaṅkataḥfrom the bed
  8. sakalaall
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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

  • Dharma · Duty and righteous conduct

    Right action as duty, responsibility and devotion. · Theme in SB 10.69

    In this verse: “religious”, “principles”

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 could Kṛṣṇa’s prompt and respectful welcome shape the way you receive others?

Practice

Welcome someone attentively today and offer them a comfortable seat.

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The story around it

The story this chapter belongs to.

Live this todayThe Supreme Lord Models RespectThis verse's lesson: one practice and one question for today

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