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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 11 · Chapter 24: The Philosophy of Sāṅkhya
11.24.811.24.10

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Text 11.24.9

Sarga· Creation
Who is speaking and story frame
Speaking:Lord Kṛṣṇasince 11.24.1inside 3 frames: Sūta Gosvāmī → the sages at NaimiṣāraṇyaŚukadeva Gosvāmī → King ParīkṣitLord Kṛṣṇa → Uddhava

मया सञ्चोदिता भावाः सर्वे संहत्यकारिणः ।

अण्डमुत्पादयामासुर्ममायतनमुत्तमम् ॥ ९ ॥

mayā sañcoditā bhāvāḥ

sarve saṁhatya-kāriṇaḥ

aṇḍam utpādayām āsur

mamāyatanam uttamam

Translation

Impelled by Me, all these elements combined to function in an orderly fashion and together gave birth to the universal egg, which is My excellent place of residence.

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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.

The Lord Directs the Elements into Order

  1. 1

    The material elements combine because the Lord impels them.

  2. 2

    Under His direction, they function in an orderly way and together produce the universal egg.

  3. 3

    The Lord describes this universal egg as His excellent place of residence.

How it feels

Striving → Complete devotional trust. The Lord redirects Uddhava toward enduring loving service.

Chapters 21–29 of Canto 11: Spiritual practice culminating in bhakti-yoga. An editorial reading of the story's mood, not the text itself. See the emotional arc

Further reading

Chapter 24: The Philosophy of Sāṅkhya

From the chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:

By the conglomeration of all of these elements grows the universal egg, in the midst of which the Supreme Personality of Godhead as the creating Lord of the universe takes up residence in the role of indwelling Supersoul. From the navel of this ultimate creator comes a lotus, upon which Brahmā takes birth.
Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in chapter 11.24
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Word for word

Learn the Sanskrit words of the verse.

  1. mayāby Me
  2. sañcoditāḥimpelled
  3. bhāvāḥelements
  4. sarveall
  5. saṁhatyaby amalgamation
  6. kāriṇaḥfunctioning
  7. aṇḍamthe egg of the universe
  8. utpādayām āsuḥthey brought into being
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Key ideas in this verse

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

  • Sarga · The creation of the universe

    Where does the universe come from? · Subject 1 of 10

  • Moha · Material attachment

    The pull of ego, desire and impermanent relationships. · Theme in SB 11.24

    In this verse: “material”

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 does this verse change your understanding of the order found in material nature?

Practice

Read the translation once more, pausing at “Impelled by Me” to remember the Lord’s direction.

Live this todayThe Lord Directs the Elements into OrderThis verse's lesson: one practice and one question for today

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