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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 72: The Slaying of the Demon Jarāsandha
10.72.1110.72.13

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Text 10.72.12

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees
Who is speaking and story frame
Speaking:Śukadeva Gosvāmīsince 10.72.12inside 2 frames: Sūta Gosvāmī → the sages at NaimiṣāraṇyaŚukadeva Gosvāmī → King Parīkṣit

श्रीशुक उवाच

निशम्य भगवद्गीतं प्रीत: फुल्ल‍मुखाम्बुज: ।

भ्रातृन् दिग्विजयेऽयुङ्क्त विष्णुतेजोपबृंहितान् ॥ १२ ॥

śrī-śuka uvāca

niśamya bhagavad-gītaṁ

prītaḥ phulla-mukhāmbujaḥ

bhrātṝn dig-vijaye ’yuṅkta

viṣṇu-tejopabṛṁhitān

Translation

Śukadeva Gosvāmī said: Upon hearing these words sung by the Supreme Lord, King Yudhiṣṭhira became joyful, and his face blossomed like a lotus. Thus he sent forth his brothers, who were empowered with Lord Viṣṇu’s potency, to conquer all directions.

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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.

Joyfully Act on the Supreme Lord’s Words

  1. 1

    Hearing the Supreme Lord’s words made King Yudhiṣṭhira joyful. His face blossomed like a lotus.

  2. 2

    Yudhiṣṭhira then sent his brothers to conquer all directions.

  3. 3

    His brothers were empowered with Lord Viṣṇu’s potency. Their mission was supported by the Lord’s strength.

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 72: The Slaying of the Demon Jarāsandha

From the chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:

Satisfied with Lord Kṛṣṇa’s words, King Yudhiṣṭhira sent his brothers to conquer the various directions. After they had conquered or won the fealty of the kings in their assigned directions, they brought back abundant wealth to Yudhiṣṭhira.
Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in chapter 10.72
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Word for word

Learn the Sanskrit words of the verse.

  1. śrī-śukaḥ uvācaŚrī Śuka said
  2. niśamyahearing
  3. bhagavatof the Supreme Lord
  4. gītamthe song
  5. prītaḥpleased
  6. phullablossoming
  7. mukhahis face
  8. ambujaḥlotuslike
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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 10.72

    In this verse: “king”

  • Kīrtana · Hearing and chanting

    Remembering the Lord through sacred sound. · Theme in SB 10.72

    In this verse: “hearing”

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 hearing the Supreme Lord’s words help me serve with greater joy?

Practice

Read this translation aloud, then begin one small act of devotional service with a joyful intention.

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The story around it

The story this chapter belongs to.

Live this todayJoyfully Act on the Supreme Lord’s WordsThis verse's lesson: one practice and one question for today

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