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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.
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Canto 10 · Chapter 73: Lord Kṛṣṇa Blesses the Liberated Kings
10.73.2710.73.29

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Text 10.73.28

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

रथान्सदश्वानारोप्य मणिकाञ्चनभूषितान् ।

प्रीणय्य सुनृतैर्वाक्यै: स्वदेशान् प्रत्ययापयत् ॥ २८ ॥

rathān sad-aśvān āropya

maṇi-kāñcana-bhūṣitān

prīṇayya sunṛtair vākyaiḥ

sva-deśān pratyayāpayat

Translation

Then the Lord arranged for the kings to be seated on chariots drawn by fine horses and adorned with jewels and gold, and pleasing them with gracious words, He sent them off to their own kingdoms.

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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.

The Lord Sends Them Home With Care

  1. 1

    The Lord arranged chariots drawn by fine horses for the kings.

  2. 2

    The chariots were adorned with jewels and gold.

  3. 3

    He pleased the kings with gracious words and sent them back to their own kingdoms.

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:

After having them adorned with jewels and golden ornaments, He seated them on chariots and sent them off to their respective kingdoms. In accordance with the orders the Lord had given them, they began to carry out their various duties once again.
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. rathānchariots
  2. satfine
  3. aśvānwith horses
  4. āropyahaving them mount
  5. maṇiwith jewels
  6. kāñcanaand gold
  7. bhūṣitāndecorated
  8. prīṇayyagratifying
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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”, “kingdoms”

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 do the Lord’s gracious words deepen your appreciation of His care?

Practice

Offer someone a gracious word today, remembering the Lord’s kind farewell.

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The story around it

The story this chapter belongs to.

Live this todayThe Lord Sends Them Home With CareThis verse's lesson: one practice and one question for today

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