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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
10.71.1310.71.15

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Text 10.71.14

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

ततो रथद्विपभटसादिनायकै:

करालया परिवृत आत्मसेनया ।

मृदङ्गभेर्यानकशङ्खगोमुखै:

प्रघोषघोषितककुभो निरक्रमत् ॥ १४ ॥

tato ratha-dvipa-bhaṭa-sādi-nāyakaiḥ

karālayā parivṛta ātma-senayā

mṛdaṅga-bhery-ānaka-śaṅkha-gomukhaiḥ

praghoṣa-ghoṣita-kakubho nirakramat

Translation

As the vibrations resounding from mṛdaṅgas, bherīs, kettledrums, conchshells and gomukhas filled the sky in all directions, Lord Kṛṣṇa set out on His journey. He was accompanied by the chief officers of His corps of chariots, elephants, infantry and cavalry and surrounded on all sides by His fierce personal guard.

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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 Lord Sets Out in Majesty

  1. 1

    Lord Kṛṣṇa began His journey as mṛdaṅgas, bherīs, kettledrums, conchshells and gomukhas resounded in every direction.

  2. 2

    The chief officers of His chariots, elephants, infantry and cavalry accompanied Him.

  3. 3

    His fierce personal guard surrounded Him on all sides.

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:

Wise Uddhava, knowing Lord Kṛṣṇa’s inner desire, advised the Lord as follows: “By conquering all directions and then performing the Rājasūya sacrifice, King Yudhiṣṭhira will fulfill all his purposes — defeating Jarāsandha, protecting those who have taken shelter of You, and executing the Rājasūya-yajña. Thus the Yādavas’ powerful enemy will be destroyed and the imprisoned kings freed, and both deeds will glorify You.
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. tataḥthen
  2. rathaof His chariots
  3. dvipaelephants
  4. bhaṭainfantry
  5. sādiand cavalry
  6. nāyakaiḥwith leaders
  7. karālayāfearsome
  8. parivṛtaḥsurrounded
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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

  • Rakṣā · Divine protection

    Protection of devotees through the Lord’s intervention. · Theme in SB 10.71

    In this verse: “guard”

  • Vātsalya · Parental affection

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

    In this verse: “infantry”

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

Which detail of the Lord’s departure helps me give Him my full attention?

Practice

Reread the translation slowly and spend a minute remembering Lord Kṛṣṇa setting out amid the resounding instruments.

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The story around it

The story this chapter belongs to.

Live this todayThe Lord Sets Out in MajestyThis verse's lesson: one practice and one question for today

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