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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 71: The Lord Travels to Indraprastha
10.71.1210.71.14

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Text 10.71.13

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

निर्गमय्यावरोधान्स्वान् ससुतान्सपरिच्छदान् ।

सङ्कर्षणमनुज्ञाप्य यदुराजं च शत्रुहन् ।

सूतोपनीतं स्वरथमारुहद् गरुडध्वजम् ॥ १३ ॥

nirgamayyāvarodhān svān

sa-sutān sa-paricchadān

saṅkarṣaṇam anujñāpya

yadu-rājaṁ ca śatru-han

sūtopanītaṁ sva-ratham

āruhad garuḍa-dhvajam

Translation

O slayer of enemies, after He had arranged for the departure of His wives, children and baggage and taken leave of Lord Saṅkarṣaṇa and King Ugrasena, Lord Kṛṣṇa mounted His chariot, which had been brought by His driver. It flew a flag marked with the emblem of Garuḍa.

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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.

Kṛṣṇa Proceeds Toward His Loving Devotees

  1. 1

    Having accepted Uddhava’s proposal, Lord Kṛṣṇa arranged His family’s departure and took leave of Lord Saṅkarṣaṇa and King Ugrasena. He then mounted His chariot bearing Garuḍa’s emblem.

  2. 2

    He traveled with His family and entourage to Indraprastha, where His loving devotees would receive Him. His wives had also been invited to the Rājasūya sacrifice and were eager to go.

  3. 3

    In Indraprastha, Kṛṣṇa explained His plan to kill Jarāsandha before performing the Rājasūya sacrifice. With the Pāṇḍavas’ full agreement, He proceeded with Bhīmasena.

Key points from the purport
  • Having accepted Uddhava’s proposal, Lord Kṛṣṇa first proceeded with His wives, family and entourage to the royal city of Indraprastha, the capital of the Pāṇḍavas.
  • In Indraprastha Lord Kṛṣṇa explained to the Pāṇḍavas His plan to first kill Jarāsandha and then perform the Rājasūya sacrifice, and with their full agreement He proceeded, with Bhīmasena, to settle accounts with the wicked king.
  • Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura explains that Lord Kṛṣṇa’s wives had also been invited to the Rājasūya sacrifice and were eager to go.

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:

Nārada Muni, the Yādava elders and Lord Kṛṣṇa praised Uddhava’s plan, and Lord Kṛṣṇa proceeded to mount His chariot and head for Indraprastha, followed by His devoted queens. Soon Lord Kṛṣṇa arrived in that city.
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. nirgamayyamaking go
  2. avarodhānwives
  3. svānHis
  4. sawith
  5. sutāntheir sons
  6. sawith
  7. paricchadāntheir baggage
  8. saṅkarṣaṇamLord Balarāma
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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

  • Rāja-dharma · Devotional leadership

    Serving and protecting through responsibility. · Theme in SB 10.71

    In this verse: “king”

  • Vātsalya · Parental affection

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

    In this verse: “children”

  • Bhakti · Devotion and loving service

    How devotion reorganizes desire and action. · Theme in SB 10.71

    In this verse: “devotees”

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 bring more eagerness and care to my devotional service?

Practice

Make one practical preparation today for a devotional activity you intend to take part in.

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The story around it

The story this chapter belongs to.

Live this todayKṛṣṇa Proceeds Toward His Loving DevoteesThis verse's lesson: one practice and one question for today

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