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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.
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Canto 10 · Chapter 89: Kṛṣṇa and Arjuna Retrieve a Brāhmaṇa’s Sons
10.89.3310.89.35

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Text 10.89.34

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees
Who is speaking and story frame
Speaking:Śrī Arjunasince 10.89.32inside 2 frames: Sūta Gosvāmī → the sages at NaimiṣāraṇyaŚukadeva Gosvāmī → King Parīkṣit

एवं विश्रम्भितो विप्र: फाल्गुनेन परन्तप ।

जगाम स्वगृहं प्रीत: पार्थवीर्यं निशामयन् ॥ ३४ ॥

evaṁ viśrambhito vipraḥ

phālgunena parantapa

jagāma sva-gṛhaṁ prītaḥ

pārtha-vīryaṁ niśāmayan

Translation

Thus convinced by Arjuna, O tormentor of enemies, the brāhmaṇa went home, satisfied by having heard Arjuna’s declaration of his prowess.

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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.

Arjuna’s Words Give the Brāhmaṇa Confidence

  1. 1

    Arjuna’s declaration convinces the brāhmaṇa.

  2. 2

    Hearing of Arjuna’s prowess gives the brāhmaṇa satisfaction.

  3. 3

    The brāhmaṇa returns home reassured by what he has heard.

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 89: Kṛṣṇa and Arjuna Retrieve a Brāhmaṇa’s Sons

From the chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:

When the ninth son died at birth, Arjuna happened to hear the brāhmaṇa’s complaint, and he said, “My lord, I will protect your progeny. And if I fail, I will enter fire to atone for my sin.”
Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in chapter 10.89
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Word for word

Learn the Sanskrit words of the verse.

  1. evamthus
  2. viśrambhitaḥgiven faith
  3. vipraḥthe brāhmaṇa
  4. phālgunenaby Arjuna
  5. paramof enemies
  6. tapaO tormentor (Parīkṣit Mahārāja)
  7. jagāmahe went
  8. svato his own
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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

  • Kīrtana · Hearing and chanting

    Remembering the Lord through sacred sound. · Theme in SB 10.89

    In this verse: “heard”, “hearing”

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 mindful am I of the trust my assurances can create?

Practice

Follow up on one reassurance you have given with a small, helpful action.

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The story around it

The story this chapter belongs to.

Live this todayArjuna’s Words Give the Brāhmaṇa ConfidenceThis verse's lesson: one practice and one question for today

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