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  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.
  6. 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
10.84.6610.84.69

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Texts 10.84.67-68

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees
Who is speaking and story frame
Speaking:Śukadeva Gosvāmīsince 10.84.65inside 2 frames: Sūta Gosvāmī → the sages at NaimiṣāraṇyaŚukadeva Gosvāmī → King Parīkṣit

तत: कामै: पूर्यमाण: सव्रज: सहबान्धव: ।

परार्ध्याभरणक्षौमनानानर्घ्यपरिच्छदै: ॥ ६७ ॥

वसुदेवोग्रसेनाभ्यां कृष्णोद्धवबलादिभि: ।

दत्तमादाय पारिबर्हं यापितो यदुभिर्ययौ ॥ ६८ ॥

tataḥ kāmaiḥ pūryamāṇaḥ

sa-vrajaḥ saha-bāndhavaḥ

parārdhyābharaṇa-kṣauma-

nānānarghya-paricchadaiḥ

vasudevograsenābhyāṁ

kṛṣṇoddhava-balādibhiḥ

dattam ādāya pāribarhaṁ

yāpito yadubhir yayau

Translation

Then, after Vasudeva, Ugrasena, Kṛṣṇa, Uddhava, Balarāma and others had fulfilled his desires and presented him with precious ornaments, fine linen and varieties of priceless household furnishings, Nanda Mahārāja accepted all these gifts and took his leave. Seen off by all the Yadus, he departed with his family members and the residents of Vraja.

Read the purport on Vedabase.io

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.

Putting Kṛṣṇa’s Happiness First

  1. 1

    Nanda deeply desired to bring Kṛṣṇa back to Vraja. Vasudeva and Ugrasena reassured him that they would send Kṛṣṇa there.

  2. 2

    Kṛṣṇa explained why He could not leave immediately and promised to return. He also promised Nanda and His beloved companions that He would appear before them when they closed their eyes wishing to see or serve Him.

  3. 3

    Convinced that his son’s happiness was of prime importance, Nanda accepted the precious gifts and departed with his family and the residents of Vraja.

Key points from the purport
  • Then he went to Vasudeva and told him, “My dear friend, please send Kṛṣṇa to Vraja,” and of King Ugrasena he requested, “Please order my friend to do this.
  • Therefore, by all means I must send Kṛṣṇa back to Vraja.
  • Next Ugrasena addressed Nanda Mahārāja: “My dear master of Vraja, I bear witness to Vasudeva’s statement and take this solemn vow: I will send Kṛṣṇa back to Vraja even if I have to do it by force.”

The purport's own sentences, chosen from the purport as its central points. Read the full purport on Vedabase to see them in place.

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

Further reading

Chapter 84: The Sages’ Teachings at Kurukṣetra

From the chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:

Next he gave ample gifts to his relatives, the various kings and others, who all took Śrī Kṛṣṇa’s leave and returned to their own homes. Unable to depart because of his intense affection for his relatives, Nanda Mahārāja remained at Kurukṣetra for three months, served with reverence by the Yādavas.
Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in chapter 10.84
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Word for word

Learn the Sanskrit words of the verse.

  1. tataḥthen
  2. kāmaiḥwith desirable objects
  3. pūryamāṇaḥsatiated
  4. sa-vrajaḥwith the people of Vraja
  5. saha-bāndhavaḥwith his family members
  6. paraextremely
  7. ardhyavaluable
  8. ābharaṇawith ornaments
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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

  • Moha · Material attachment

    The pull of ego, desire and impermanent relationships. · Theme in SB 10.84

    In this verse: “household”

  • Vātsalya · Parental affection

    Affection and protective concern for the Lord as a child. · Theme in SB 10.84

    In this verse: “nanda”

  • Sakhya · Sacred friendship

    The affection of companions and friends of the Lord. · Theme in SB 10.84

    In this verse: “companions”

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 I give Kṛṣṇa’s happiness priority over my own immediate wishes?

Practice

Spend a quiet minute remembering Nanda’s wish to serve Kṛṣṇa and offer your own wish to please Him.

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The story around it

The story this chapter belongs to.

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Connected stories

Keep going: stories told elsewhere in the Bhāgavatam that this verse or its purport brings in.

Found where this verse or Śrīla Prabhupāda's purport names them. See all of chapter 10.84's connections

Live this todayPutting Kṛṣṇa’s Happiness FirstThis verse's lesson: one practice and one question for today

Study points are short summaries, not the translation. Confirm them in the original text and purport on Vedabase.

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