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  1. 1Chant the verse. Say the Sanskrit slowly and carefully.
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  4. 4Read the translation. Ask: what is the Lord teaching here, and how does it apply to my life?
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Canto 10 · Chapter 73: Lord Kṛṣṇa Blesses the Liberated Kings
10.73.2510.73.27

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Text 10.73.26

Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protection
Who is speaking and story frame
Speaking:Śukadeva Gosvāmīsince 10.73.24inside 2 frames: Sūta Gosvāmī → the sages at NaimiṣāraṇyaŚukadeva Gosvāmī → King Parīkṣit

भोजयित्वा वरान्नेन सुस्‍नातान्समलङ्कृतान् ।

भोगैश्च विविधैर्युक्तांस्ताम्बूलाद्यैर्नृपोचितै: ॥ २६ ॥

bhojayitvā varānnena

su-snātān samalaṅkṛtān

bhogaiś ca vividhair yuktāṁs

tāmbūlādyair nṛpocitaiḥ

Translation

After they had been properly bathed and adorned, Lord Kṛṣṇa saw to it that they dined on excellent food. He also presented them with various items befitting the pleasure of kings, such as betel nut.

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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.

Kṛṣṇa Attends to the Kings’ Comfort

  1. 1

    The kings had been properly bathed and adorned before their meal.

  2. 2

    Lord Kṛṣṇa saw to it that they dined on excellent food.

  3. 3

    He also presented them with various items for their pleasure, such as betel nut, befitting their royal position.

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 73: Lord Kṛṣṇa Blesses the Liberated Kings

From the chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:

Lord Kṛṣṇa then saw to it that the kings were properly bathed and dressed, and He had Sahadeva offer them flower garlands, sandalwood pulp, fine clothing and other things suitable for kings. After having them adorned with jewels and golden ornaments, He seated them on chariots and sent them off to their respective kingdoms.
Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in chapter 10.73
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Word for word

Learn the Sanskrit words of the verse.

  1. bhojayitvāfeeding
  2. varaexcellent
  3. annenawith food
  4. suproperly
  5. snātānbathed
  6. samalaṅkṛtānwell decorated
  7. bhogaiḥwith objects of enjoyment
  8. caand
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Key ideas in this verse

The subject this verse serves and the themes it speaks of.

  • Poṣaṇa · Protection by the Lord

    How does the Lord care for His devotees? · Subject 4 of 10

  • Rāja-dharma · Devotional leadership

    Serving and protecting through responsibility. · Theme in SB 10.73

    In this verse: “kings”

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 can you learn from the attention Kṛṣṇa gave to the kings’ hospitality?

Practice

Serve someone food or a refreshment today with thoughtful attention to their comfort.

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The story around it

The story this chapter belongs to.

Live this todayKṛṣṇa Attends to the Kings’ ComfortThis verse's lesson: one practice and one question for today

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