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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 90: Summary of Lord Kṛṣṇa’s Glories
10.90.2710.90.29

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Text 10.90.28

Manvantara· The Manus and right duty
Who is speaking and story frame
Speaking:Śukadeva Gosvāmīsince 10.90.25inside 2 frames: Sūta Gosvāmī → the sages at NaimiṣāraṇyaŚukadeva Gosvāmī → King Parīkṣit

एवं वेदोदितं धर्ममनुतिष्ठन् सतां गति: ।

गृहं धर्मार्थकामानां मुहुश्चादर्शयत् पदम् ॥ २८ ॥

evaṁ vedoditaṁ dharmam

anutiṣṭhan satāṁ gatiḥ

gṛhaṁ dharmārtha-kāmānāṁ

muhuś cādarśayat padam

Translation

Thus observing the principles of duty enunciated in the Vedas, Lord Kṛṣṇa, the goal of the saintly devotees, repeatedly demonstrated how one can achieve at home the objectives of religiosity, economic development and regulated sense gratification.

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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.

Make Home a Place of Religious Duty

  1. 1

    Lord Kṛṣṇa observed the principles of duty enunciated in the Vedas.

  2. 2

    He repeatedly showed that home can be a place for religiosity, economic development and regulated sense gratification.

  3. 3

    Kṛṣṇa Himself is the goal of saintly devotees. His example keeps household duties connected with devotion to Him.

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 90: Summary of Lord Kṛṣṇa’s Glories

From the chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:

Lord Kṛṣṇa begot ten sons in the womb of each of His queens. Among these sons, Pradyumna was foremost, being equal to His father in all transcendental qualities.
Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in chapter 10.90
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Word for word

Learn the Sanskrit words of the verse.

  1. evamin this manner
  2. vedaby the Vedas
  3. uditamspoken
  4. dharmamthe principles of religion
  5. anutiṣṭhanexecuting
  6. satāmof saintly devotees
  7. gatiḥthe goal
  8. gṛhamone’s home
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Key ideas in this verse

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

  • Manvantara · The change of Manus

    What gives human life its right direction? · Subject 6 of 10

  • Dharma · Duty and righteous conduct

    Right action as duty, responsibility and devotion. · Theme in SB 10.90

    In this verse: “religiosity”, “duty”, “principles”

  • Bhakti · Devotion and loving service

    How devotion reorganizes desire and action. · Theme in SB 10.90

    In this verse: “devotees”, “devotion”

  • Moha · Material attachment

    The pull of ego, desire and impermanent relationships. · Theme in SB 10.90

    In this verse: “sense gratification”, “household”

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 your responsibilities at home support your devotion to Kṛṣṇa?

Practice

Carry out one household responsibility today while remembering Kṛṣṇa’s example of religious duty.

Live this todayMake Home a Place of Religious DutyThis verse's lesson: one practice and one question for today

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