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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 72: The Slaying of the Demon Jarāsandha
10.72.1310.72.15

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Text 10.72.14

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

ते विजित्य नृपान्वीरा आजह्रुर्दिग्भ्य ओजसा ।

अजातशत्रवे भूरि द्रविणं नृप यक्ष्यते ॥ १४ ॥

te vijitya nṛpān vīrā

ājahrur digbhya ojasā

ajāta-śatrave bhūri

draviṇaṁ nṛpa yakṣyate

Translation

After defeating many kings with their prowess, these heroic brothers brought back abundant wealth for Yudhiṣṭhira Mahārāja, who was intent on performing the sacrifice, O King.

Read the purport on Vedabase.io

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.

Gather Resources for the Sacrifice

  1. 1

    Yudhiṣṭhira did not send his brothers simply to declare war. They went to inform the kings of his intention to perform the Rājasūya sacrifice.

  2. 2

    The kings were asked to pay taxes for the sacrifice. Payment meant accepting Yudhiṣṭhira’s authority; refusal could lead to a fight.

  3. 3

    Through their influence and strength, the brothers brought back sufficient taxes and gifts. This wealth supported Yudhiṣṭhira’s intended sacrifice.

Key points from the purport
  • Śrīla Prabhupāda writes: “It may be noted that by dispatching his younger brothers to conquer in different directions, King Yudhiṣṭhira did not actually intend that they declare war with the kings.
  • Actually, the brothers started for different directions to inform the respective kings about King Yudhiṣṭhira’s intention to perform the Rājasūya sacrifice.
  • These were brought before King Yudhiṣṭhira by his brothers.”

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 72: The Slaying of the Demon Jarāsandha

From the chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:

After they had conquered or won the fealty of the kings in their assigned directions, they brought back abundant wealth to Yudhiṣṭhira. They informed him, however, that Jarāsandha could not be defeated.
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. tethey
  2. vijityadefeating
  3. nṛpānkings
  4. vīrāḥthe heroes
  5. ājahruḥbrought
  6. digbhyaḥfrom the different directions
  7. ojasāby their personal strength
  8. ajāta-śatraveto Yudhiṣṭhira Mahārāja, whose enemy was never born
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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: “kings”

  • Moha · Material attachment

    The pull of ego, desire and impermanent relationships. · Theme in SB 10.72

    In this verse: “wealth”

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 direct my resources toward devotional service rather than merely collecting them?

Practice

Set aside a small amount of money or one useful item for devotional service today.

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The story around it

The story this chapter belongs to.

Live this todayGather Resources for the SacrificeThis verse's lesson: one practice and one question for today

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