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Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Text 10.75.32

Who is speaking and story frame

यस्मिन् नरेन्द्रदितिजेन्द्रसुरेन्द्रलक्ष्मी-

र्नाना विभान्ति किल विश्वसृजोपक्लृप्ता: ।

ताभि: पतीन् द्रुपदराजसुतोपतस्थे

यस्यां विषक्तहृदय: कुरुराडतप्यत् ॥ ३२ ॥

yasmiṁs narendra-ditijendra-surendra-lakṣmīr

nānā vibhānti kila viśva-sṛjopakḷptāḥ

tābhiḥ patīn drupada-rāja-sutopatasthe

yasyāṁ viṣakta-hṛdayaḥ kuru-rāḍ atapyat

Translation

In that palace all the collected opulences of the kings of men, demons and gods were brilliantly manifest, having been brought there by the cosmic inventor, Maya Dānava. With those riches Draupadī served her husbands, and Duryodhana, the prince of the Kurus, lamented because he was very much attracted to her.

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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.

Riches Used in Service, Attachment Bringing Sorrow

  1. 1

    Maya Dānava had brought together the opulences of the kings of men, demons and gods, making them brilliantly manifest in the palace.

  2. 2

    Draupadī used those riches to serve her husbands.

  3. 3

    Duryodhana was very much attracted to Draupadī, and his attachment caused him to lament.

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:

King Yudhiṣṭhira’s royal palace had been constructed by Maya Dānava, who had endowed it with many wonderful features and opulences. King Duryodhana burned with envy when he saw these riches.
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. yasminin which (palace)
  2. nara-indraof the kings among men
  3. ditija-indraof the kings of the demons
  4. sura-indraand of the kings of the demigods
  5. lakṣmīḥthe opulences
  6. nānāvariegated
  7. vibhāntiwere manifest
  8. kilaindeed
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Key ideas in this verse

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

  • Ūti · The creative impetus

    Why do we act, and what keeps us bound? · Subject 5 of 10

  • Moha · Material attachment

    The pull of ego, desire and impermanent relationships. · Theme in SB 10.75

    In this verse: “maya”, “attachment”

  • Viraha · Longing in separation

    Love and remembrance experienced in apparent absence. · Theme in SB 10.75

    In this verse: “lamented”, “lament”

  • Rāja-dharma · Devotional leadership

    Serving and protecting through responsibility. · Theme in SB 10.75

    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

Am I using what I have to serve, or dwelling on what I cannot have?

Practice

Use one resource you already possess to perform a small service for a family member today.

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The story around it

The story this chapter belongs to.

Live this todayRiches Used in Service, Attachment Bringing SorrowThis verse's lesson: one practice and one question for today

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