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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
10.71.3810.71.40

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Text 10.71.39

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees
Who is speaking and story frame
Speaking:With pleasing words the Lordsince 10.71.19inside 2 frames: Sūta Gosvāmī → the sages at NaimiṣāraṇyaŚukadeva Gosvāmī → King Parīkṣit

गोविन्दं गृहमानीय देवदेवेशमाद‍ृत: ।

पूजायां नाविदत्कृत्यं प्रमोदोपहतो नृप: ॥ ३९ ॥

govindaṁ gṛham ānīya

deva-deveśam ādṛtaḥ

pūjāyāṁ nāvidat kṛtyaṁ

pramodopahato nṛpaḥ

Translation

King Yudhiṣṭhira respectfully brought Lord Govinda, the Supreme God of gods, to his personal quarters. The King was so overcome with joy that he could not remember all the rituals of worship.

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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.

Joy in Welcoming the Supreme Lord

  1. 1

    King Yudhiṣṭhira respectfully brought Lord Govinda to his personal quarters. Govinda is the Supreme God of gods, the Supreme Personality of Godhead.

  2. 2

    The King became so overwhelmed with joy that he could not remember all the rituals of worship.

  3. 3

    His jubilation left him practically forgetting what to do to receive and worship Kṛṣṇa properly. His confusion arose amid a deeply respectful welcome.

Key points from the purport
  • Śrīla Prabhupāda writes: “As he brought Kṛṣṇa within the palace, King Yudhiṣṭhira became so confused in his jubilation that he practically forgot what he was to do at that time in order to receive Kṛṣṇa and worship Him properly.”

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. govindamLord Kṛṣṇa
  2. gṛhamto His quarters
  3. ānīyabringing
  4. devaof all gods
  5. deva-īśamthe Supreme God and controller
  6. ādṛtaḥreverential
  7. pūjāyāmin the ritual worship
  8. na avidatdid not know
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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”

  • Bhakti · Devotion and loving service

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

    In this verse: “worship”

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 keep heartfelt joy and respect present in my worship of Kṛṣṇa?

Practice

Before worshiping Kṛṣṇa today, pause briefly to remember whom you are welcoming and serving.

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The story around it

The story this chapter belongs to.

Live this todayJoy in Welcoming the Supreme LordThis 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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