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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 75: Duryodhana Humiliated
10.75.2210.75.24

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Text 10.75.23

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees
Who is speaking and story frame
Speaking:Śukadeva Gosvāmīsince 10.75.3inside 2 frames: Sūta Gosvāmī → the sages at NaimiṣāraṇyaŚukadeva Gosvāmī → King Parīkṣit

बन्धूञ्ज्ञातीन् नृपान् मित्रसुहृदोऽन्यांश्च सर्वश: ।

अभीक्ष्णं पूजयामास नारायणपरो नृप: ॥ २३ ॥

bandhūñ jñātīn nṛpān mitra-

suhṛdo ’nyāṁś ca sarvaśaḥ

abhīkṣnaṁ pūjayām āsa

nārāyaṇa-paro nṛpaḥ

Translation

In various ways King Yudhiṣṭhira, who had totally dedicated his life to Lord Nārāyaṇa, continuously honored his relatives, his immediate family, the other kings, his friends and well-wishers, and all others present as well.

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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.

Devotion Expressed Through Constant Honor

  1. 1

    King Yudhiṣṭhira had totally dedicated his life to Lord Nārāyaṇa.

  2. 2

    He continuously honored his relatives, immediate family, other kings, friends and well-wishers.

  3. 3

    His care extended to all others present, and he honored them in various ways. His dedication to the Lord accompanied thoughtful treatment of others.

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 75: Duryodhana Humiliated

From the chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:

Yudhiṣṭhira put on new clothes and worshiped the learned brāhmaṇas, his family, friends and well-wishers, each in the particular manner suitable for them, and offered them all various gifts. The guests then departed for their homes.
Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in chapter 10.75
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Word for word

Learn the Sanskrit words of the verse.

  1. bandhūnhis more distant relatives
  2. jñātīnhis immediate family members
  3. nṛpānthe kings
  4. mitrahis friends
  5. suhṛdaḥand well-wishers
  6. anyānothers
  7. caalso
  8. sarvaśaḥin all sorts of ways
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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 10.75

    In this verse: “king”

  • Sakhya · Sacred friendship

    The affection of companions and friends of the Lord. · Theme in SB 10.75

    In this verse: “friends”

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 my dedication to the Lord be expressed in the way I honor others?

Practice

As an expression of devotion to the Lord, offer a sincere word of appreciation to someone you might otherwise overlook.

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The story around it

The story this chapter belongs to.

Live this todayDevotion Expressed Through Constant HonorThis verse's lesson: one practice and one question for today

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