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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
10.72.3410.72.36

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Text 10.72.35

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees
Who is speaking and story frame
Speaking:Śukadeva Gosvāmīsince 10.72.30inside 2 frames: Sūta Gosvāmī → the sages at NaimiṣāraṇyaŚukadeva Gosvāmī → King Parīkṣit

मण्डलानि विचित्राणि सव्यं दक्षिणमेव च ।

चरतो: शुशुभे युद्धं नटयोरिव रङ्गिणो: ॥ ३५ ॥

maṇḍalāni vicitrāṇi

savyaṁ dakṣiṇam eva ca

caratoḥ śuśubhe yuddhaṁ

naṭayor iva raṅgiṇoḥ

Translation

As they skillfully circled left and right, like actors dancing on a stage, the fight presented a magnificent spectacle.

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.

Steadiness Even in the Rage of Battle

  1. 1

    Jarāsandha and Bhīma demonstrated their expertise in the use of clubs.

  2. 2

    They skillfully circled left and right, like actors dancing on a stage.

  3. 3

    The purport explains that both fighters were fearless and steady even in the rage of battle.

Key points from the purport
  • Jarāsandha and Bhīma here demonstrate their expertise in the use of clubs.
  • Thus it can be understood that both fighters were fearless and steady even in the rage of battle.

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:

Thus Jarāsandha handed Bhīma a club and took up another himself, and they all went outside the city to begin the fight. After the fight had gone on for some time, it became clear that the two opponents were too equally matched for either to gain victory.
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. maṇḍalāniarcs
  2. vicitrāṇiskillful
  3. savyamto the left
  4. dakṣiṇamto the right
  5. eva caalso
  6. caratoḥof them who were moving
  7. śuśubheappeared splendid
  8. yuddhamthe fight
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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

  • Abhaya · Fearlessness

    Steadiness through faith amid danger and death. · Theme in SB 10.72

    In this verse: “fearless”

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

What stands out to you about remaining steady amid such intensity?

Practice

During one demanding task today, make a conscious effort to work steadily rather than rush.

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The story around it

The story this chapter belongs to.

Live this todaySteadiness Even in the Rage of BattleThis 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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