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How to study this verse, in six steps
  1. 1Chant the verse. Say the Sanskrit slowly and carefully.
  2. 2Read the word meanings. Go through each Sanskrit word and its meaning.
  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 88: Lord Śiva Saved from Vṛkāsura
10.88.810.88.10

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Text 10.88.9

Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protection
Who is speaking and story frame
Speaking:The Personality of Godheadsince 10.88.8inside 2 frames: Sūta Gosvāmī → the sages at NaimiṣāraṇyaŚukadeva Gosvāmī → King Parīkṣit

स यदा वितथोद्योगो निर्विण्ण: स्याद् धनेहया ।

मत्परै: कृतमैत्रस्य करिष्ये मदनुग्रहम् ॥ ९ ॥

sa yadā vitathodyogo

nirviṇṇaḥ syād dhanehayā

mat-paraiḥ kṛta-maitrasya

kariṣye mad-anugraham

Translation

When he becomes frustrated in his attempts to make money and instead befriends My devotees, I bestow My special mercy upon him.

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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.

Friendship with Devotees Invites Special Mercy

  1. 1

    The Lord describes someone whose attempts to make money have become unsuccessful.

  2. 2

    Frustrated with those efforts, the person instead makes friends with the Lord’s devotees.

  3. 3

    The Lord promises to bestow His special mercy upon that person.

How it feels

Awe → Reverent fulfillment. The canto closes with theological wonder.

Chapters 87–90 of Canto 10: The Vedas praise and the Lord's glories conclude. An editorial reading of the story's mood, not the text itself. See the emotional arc

Further reading

Chapter 88: Lord Śiva Saved from Vṛkāsura

From the chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:

When he again tries to acquire wealth in order to win back his family’s favor, I mercifully frustrate him so that he becomes disgusted with fruitive work and befriends My devotees. And at that time I bestow upon him My extraordinary grace; then he can become freed from the bondage of material life and attain to the kingdom of God, Vaikuṇṭha.”
Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in chapter 10.88
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Word for word

Learn the Sanskrit words of the verse.

  1. saḥhe
  2. yadāwhen
  3. vitathauseless
  4. udyogaḥhis attempt
  5. nirviṇṇaḥfrustrated
  6. syātbecomes
  7. dhanafor money
  8. īhayāwith his endeavor
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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

  • Bhakti · Devotion and loving service

    How devotion reorganizes desire and action. · Theme in SB 10.88

    In this verse: “devotees”

  • Kṛpā · Divine mercy

    Grace received beyond material calculations. · Theme in SB 10.88

    In this verse: “mercy”

  • Sakhya · Sacred friendship

    The affection of companions and friends of the Lord. · Theme in SB 10.88

    In this verse: “friends”

Chapter themes come from the story phase this chapter belongs to.

4

Live it

Take one thing from this verse into your day.

Ask yourself

Am I making room for friendship with devotees amid my efforts to earn money?

Practice

Reach out to one devotee today with a sincere, friendly message.

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The story around it

The story this chapter belongs to.

Live this todayFriendship with Devotees Invites Special MercyThis verse's lesson: one practice and one question for today

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