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How to study this verse, in six steps

1Chant the verse. Say the Sanskrit slowly and carefully.
2Read the word meanings. Go through each Sanskrit word and its meaning.
3Find the meaning yourself. Before the translation, piece the meaning together from the words.
4Read the translation. Ask: what is the Lord teaching here, and how does it apply to my life?
5Read the purport slowly. Read it two or three times. Don't rush.
6Write down what touched you. Note the main points in your own notebook.

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Canto 10 · Chapter 84: The Sages’ Teachings at Kurukṣetra

10.84.27 10.84.29

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Text 10.84.28

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees

Who is speaking and story frame

Speaking:Śukadeva Gosvāmīsince 10.84.27inside 2 frames: Sūta Gosvāmī → the sages at NaimiṣāraṇyaŚukadeva Gosvāmī → King Parīkṣit

तद् वीक्ष्य तानुपव्रज्य वसुदेवो महायशा: ।

प्रणम्य चोपसङ्गृह्य बभाषेदं सुयन्त्रित: ॥ २८ ॥

tad vīkṣya tān upavrajya

vasudevo mahā-yaśāḥ

praṇamya copasaṅgṛhya

babhāṣedaṁ su-yantritaḥ

Translation

Seeing that they were about to leave, the renowned Vasudeva approached the sages. After bowing down to them and touching their feet, he spoke to them with carefully chosen words.

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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.

Understand it

Three study points drawn from the translation and purport.

Approach the Sages With Humility

1
Vasudeva noticed that the sages were about to leave and approached them.
2
Although renowned, he bowed down and touched their feet.
3
He then spoke with carefully chosen words, joining respectful action with thoughtful speech.

How it feels

Humility and separation → Friendship and reunion. The sweetness of relationship outweighs prestige.

Chapters 80–86 of Canto 10: Sudāmā and reunion with the residents of Vraja. An editorial reading of the story's mood, not the text itself. See the emotional arc

Chapter 84: The Sages’ Teachings at Kurukṣetra

From the chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:

After hearing Lord Kṛṣṇa speak these words in the mood of a mere mortal, the sages remained silent for some time, bewildered. Then they said, “How amazing our Lord is!

Read the whole chapter summary Back to this verse in chapter 10.84