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  1. 1Chant the verse. Say the Sanskrit slowly and carefully.
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  4. 4Read the translation. Ask: what is the Lord teaching here, and how does it apply to my life?
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Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Text 3.18.27

Who is speaking and story frame

अधुनैषोऽभिजिन्नाम योगो मौहूर्तिको ह्यगात् ।

शिवाय नस्त्वं सुहृदामाशु निस्तर दुस्तरम् ॥ २७ ॥

adhunaiṣo ’bhijin nāma

yogo mauhūrtiko hy agāt

śivāya nas tvaṁ suhṛdām

āśu nistara dustaram

Translation

The auspicious period known as abhijit, which is most opportune for victory, commenced at midday and has all but passed; therefore, in the interest of Your friends, please dispose of this formidable foe quickly.

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This verse has no purport; its meaning is explained by the verses around it.

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Understand it

Three study points drawn from the translation and purport.

Brahmā Prays for the Lord’s Friends

  1. 1

    The auspicious period called abhijit had begun at midday and had almost passed.

  2. 2

    Brahmā described this period as especially favorable for victory.

  3. 3

    For the welfare of the Lord’s friends, Brahmā asked Him to dispose of the formidable foe quickly.

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 18: The Battle Between Lord Boar and the Demon Hiraṇyākṣa

Hiraṇyākṣa challenges Lord Varāha, who protects the earth and fights him as Brahmā prays for victory.

Back to this verse in chapter 3.18
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Word for word

Learn the Sanskrit words of the verse.

  1. adhunānow
  2. eṣaḥthis
  3. abhijit nāmacalled abhijit
  4. yogaḥauspicious
  5. mauhūrtikaḥmoment
  6. hiindeed
  7. agāthas almost passed
  8. śivāyafor the welfare
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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

  • Sakhya · Sacred friendship

    The affection of companions and friends of the Lord. · Theme in SB 3.18

    In this verse: “friends”

  • Kṛpā · Divine mercy

    Grace received beyond material calculations. · Theme in SB 3.18

    In this verse: “favorable”

  • Karuṇā · Compassion

    Concern for others expressed through bhakti. · Theme in SB 3.18

    In this verse: “welfare”

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 Brahmā’s concern for the Lord’s friends shape his prayer?

Practice

Offer a short prayer today for the welfare of the Lord’s friends.

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The story around it

The story this chapter belongs to.

Live this todayBrahmā Prays for the Lord’s FriendsThis verse's lesson: one practice and one question for today

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