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Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Text 3.22.8
स भवान्दुहितृस्नेहपरिक्लिष्टात्मनो मम ।
श्रोतुमर्हसि दीनस्य श्रावितं कृपया मुने ॥ ८ ॥
sa bhavān duhitṛ-sneha-
parikliṣṭātmano mama
śrotum arhasi dīnasya
śrāvitaṁ kṛpayā mune
O great sage, graciously be pleased to listen to the prayer of my humble self, for my mind is troubled by affection for my daughter.
Read Śrīla Prabhupāda's purport on Vedabase.ioThree study points drawn from the translation and purport.
Manu humbly asked the sage to hear his prayer. His mind was troubled by affection for his daughter.
A pure devotee or disciple generally does not ask the Lord or spiritual master for favors. Sincere service, rather than seeking favors, comes first.
When a disciple has faithfully received and executed the spiritual master’s instructions, he may ask a needed favor. Manu wished to disclose his concern about his daughter.
Śrīla Prabhupāda's own sentences, chosen from the purport as its central points. Read the full purport on Vedabase to see them in place.
Longing and service → Preparedness. Family devotion turns toward higher spiritual fulfillment.
Chapters 20–24 of Canto 3: Kardama, Devahūti, family and renunciation. An editorial reading of the story's mood, not the text itself. See the emotional arc
Kardama marries Devahūti with plans for later renunciation, and Manu returns home absorbed in Vāsudeva.
Back to this verse in chapter 3.22Learn the Sanskrit words of the 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
Dainya · Humility
Ego yields to insight, service and surrender. · Theme in SB 3.22
In this verse: “humble”
Bhakti · Devotion and loving service
How devotion reorganizes desire and action. · Theme in SB 3.22
In this verse: “devotee”
Kṛpā · Divine mercy
Grace received beyond material calculations. · Theme in SB 3.22
In this verse: “favors”
Chapter themes come from the story phase this chapter belongs to.
Take one thing from this verse into your day.
When seeking spiritual guidance, do I give as much attention to serving as to asking?
Before asking for a favor today, attend sincerely to one instruction or responsibility already entrusted to you.
The story this chapter belongs to.
Study points are short summaries, not the translation. Confirm them in the original text and purport on Vedabase.
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