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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 71: The Lord Travels to Indraprastha
10.71.1110.71.13

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Text 10.71.12

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees
Who is speaking and story frame
Speaking:Śukadeva Gosvāmīsince 10.71.11inside 2 frames: Sūta Gosvāmī → the sages at NaimiṣāraṇyaŚukadeva Gosvāmī → King Parīkṣit

अथादिशत् प्रयाणाय भगवान् देवकीसुत: ।

भृत्यान् दारुकजैत्रादीननुज्ञाप्य गुरून् विभु: ॥ १२ ॥

athādiśat prayāṇāya

bhagavān devakī-sutaḥ

bhṛtyān dāruka-jaitrādīn

anujñāpya gurūn vibhuḥ

Translation

The almighty Personality of Godhead, the son of Devakī, begged His superiors for permission to leave. Then He ordered His servants, headed by Dāruka and Jaitra, to prepare for departure.

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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 Almighty Lord Honors His Superiors

  1. 1

    Although He is the almighty Personality of Godhead, Lord Kṛṣṇa asked His superiors for permission to leave.

  2. 2

    These superiors included Vasudeva, Lord Kṛṣṇa’s father.

  3. 3

    The Lord then ordered His servants, headed by Dāruka and Jaitra, to prepare for departure.

Key points from the purport
  • The superiors mentioned here are personalities such as Vasudeva, Lord Kṛṣṇa’s father.

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

War and pride → Justice and protection. The public expression of divine power comes to the foreground.

Chapters 70–79 of Canto 10: Kingship, Jarāsandha and royal challenges. An editorial reading of the story's mood, not the text itself. See the emotional arc

Further reading

Chapter 71: The Lord Travels to Indraprastha

From the chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:

The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Śrī Kṛṣṇa, gratified King Yudhiṣṭhira by remaining there for some months. During this stay He enjoyed strolling here and there.
Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in chapter 10.71
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Word for word

Learn the Sanskrit words of the verse.

  1. athathen
  2. ādiśatordered
  3. prayāṇāyain preparation for leaving
  4. bhagavānthe Supreme Lord
  5. devakī-sutaḥthe son of Devakī
  6. bhṛtyānHis servants
  7. dāruka-jaitra-ādīnheaded by Dāruka and Jaitra
  8. anujñāpyataking permission
  9. gurūnfrom His superiors
  10. vibhuḥthe almighty one
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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

  • Vātsalya · Parental affection

    Affection and protective concern for the Lord as a child. · Theme in SB 10.71

    In this verse: “father”

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 can I learn from Lord Kṛṣṇa’s respectful dealings with His superiors?

Practice

Before beginning a shared task today, respectfully consult the elder or person responsible.

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The story around it

The story this chapter belongs to.

Live this todayThe Almighty Lord Honors His SuperiorsThis 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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