1 · Learn4 of 6 · 5 min

Study a Verse

Read one verse of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam with its Sanskrit, word meanings, translation and study points.

Or browse by canto and chapter
Canto

Canto 3 · The Status Quo · 33 chapters

123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233

Choose a chapter to see all its verses.

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.
Read the full guide: how to hear the Bhāgavatam ›
Canto 3 · Chapter 16: The Two Doorkeepers of Vaikuṇṭha, Jaya and Vijaya, Cursed by the Sages
3.16.113.16.13

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Text 3.16.12

Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protection
Who is speaking and story frame
Speaking:The Lordsince 3.16.7inside 4 frames: Sūta Gosvāmī → the sages at NaimiṣāraṇyaŚukadeva Gosvāmī → King ParīkṣitMaitreya Ṛṣi → ViduraLord Brahmā → the demigods

तन्मे स्वभर्तुरवसायमलक्षमाणौ

युष्मद्वय‍‌तिक्रमगतिं प्रतिपद्य सद्य: ।

भूयो ममान्तिकमितां तदनुग्रहो मे

यत्कल्पतामचिरतो भृतयोर्विवास: ॥ १२ ॥

tan me sva-bhartur avasāyam alakṣamāṇau

yuṣmad-vyatikrama-gatiṁ pratipadya sadyaḥ

bhūyo mamāntikam itāṁ tad anugraho me

yat kalpatām acirato bhṛtayor vivāsaḥ

Translation

These servants of Mine have transgressed against you, not knowing the mind of their master. I shall therefore deem it a favor done to Me if you order that, although reaping the fruit of their transgression, they may return to My presence soon and the time of their exile from My abode may expire before long.

Read Śrīla Prabhupāda's purport on Vedabase.io
1

Understand it

Three study points drawn from the translation and purport.

The Lord Wants His Servants Back

  1. 1

    The Lord is anxious to bring His servants back to Vaikuṇṭha. He asks that their exile end soon, even while they reap the results of their offense.

  2. 2

    The purport explains that Jaya and Vijaya’s departure was an accident, not a falldown. Those who have entered Vaikuṇṭha do not fall from that position.

  3. 3

    Disruptions between devotees bring consequences, although the suffering is temporary. In His kindness, the Lord took responsibility for the doormen’s offense and sought their speedy return.

Key points from the purport
  • From this statement we can understand how anxious the Lord is to get his servitor back into Vaikuṇṭha.
  • The Lord is always anxious to get such devotees back again to the Vaikuṇṭha planets as soon as possible.
  • The Lord is so kind to His devotees that He took all the responsibility for the doormen’s offense and requested the sages to give them facilities to return to Vaikuṇṭha as soon as possible.

Śrīla Prabhupāda'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

Threat and anger → Rescue and wonder. Divine protection appears amid cosmic confrontation.

Chapters 13–19 of Canto 3: Varāha, Jaya and Vijaya, Hiraṇyākṣa. An editorial reading of the story's mood, not the text itself. See the emotional arc

Further reading

Chapter 16: The Two Doorkeepers of Vaikuṇṭha, Jaya and Vijaya, Cursed by the Sages

The Lord honors the sages and assures His fallen doorkeepers that they will soon return.

Back to this verse in chapter 3.16
2

Word for word

Learn the Sanskrit words of the verse.

  1. tattherefore
  2. meMy
  3. sva-bhartuḥof their master
  4. avasāyamthe intention
  5. alakṣamāṇaunot knowing
  6. yuṣmatagainst you
  7. vyatikramaoffense
  8. gatimresult
3

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

  • Kṛpā · Divine mercy

    Grace received beyond material calculations. · Theme in SB 3.16

    In this verse: “favor”

  • Karuṇā · Compassion

    Concern for others expressed through bhakti. · Theme in SB 3.16

    In this verse: “suffering”, “kindness”

  • Bhakti · Devotion and loving service

    How devotion reorganizes desire and action. · Theme in SB 3.16

    In this verse: “devotees”

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

How does the Lord’s care for His servants affect my response to difficulties between devotees?

Practice

Take one small step toward resolving a disagreement with a devotee, such as offering a sincere apology.

5

The story around it

The story this chapter belongs to.

Live this todayThe Lord Wants His Servants BackThis 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.

Ask the BhāgavatamHave a question about SB 3.16.12? Get an answer from the verses themselves.
  1. Learn
  2. Live
  3. Lead
Next in Learn · 5 of 11 · 2 minAsk the BhāgavatamBring your own question. Get an answer drawn only from the Bhāgavatam's translations, with every verse shown.Back · LearnCantos & stories