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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 3 · Chapter 4: Vidura Approaches Maitreya
3.4.133.4.15

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Text 3.4.14

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees
Who is speaking and story frame
Speaking:Uddhavasince 3.4.14inside 3 frames: Sūta Gosvāmī → the sages at NaimiṣāraṇyaŚukadeva Gosvāmī → King ParīkṣitUddhava → Vidura

इत्याद‍ृतोक्त: परमस्य पुंस:

प्रतिक्षणानुग्रहभाजनोऽहम् ।

स्‍नेहोत्थरोमा स्खलिताक्षरस्तं

मुञ्चञ्छुच: प्राञ्जलिराबभाषे ॥ १४ ॥

ity ādṛtoktaḥ paramasya puṁsaḥ

pratikṣaṇānugraha-bhājano ’ham

snehottha-romā skhalitākṣaras taṁ

muñcañ chucaḥ prāñjalir ābabhāṣe

Translation

Uddhava said: O Vidura, when I was thus favored at every moment by the Supreme Personality of Godhead and addressed by Him with great affection, my words failed in tears, and the hairs on my body erupted. After smearing my tears, I, with folded hands, spoke like this.

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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.

Receive the Lord’s Affection With Gratitude

  1. 1

    Uddhava described being favored at every moment by the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The Lord addressed him with great affection.

  2. 2

    Overwhelmed by that affection, Uddhava could hardly speak through his tears. The hairs on his body stood on end.

  3. 3

    After wiping his tears, Uddhava folded his hands and spoke. His response to the Lord’s favor was deeply affectionate and respectful.

How it feels

Separation → Devotional remembrance. Uddhava's tears and silence make remembrance emotionally immediate.

Chapters 1–4 of Canto 3: Vidura meets Uddhava and hears of Kṛṣṇa. An editorial reading of the story's mood, not the text itself. See the emotional arc

Further reading

Chapter 4: Vidura Approaches Maitreya

Uddhava recalls the Lord’s instructions and directs Vidura to receive transcendental knowledge from Maitreya.

Back to this verse in chapter 3.4
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Word for word

Learn the Sanskrit words of the verse.

  1. itithus
  2. ādṛtabeing favored
  3. uktaḥaddressed
  4. paramasyaof the Supreme
  5. puṁsaḥPersonality of Godhead
  6. pratikṣaṇaevery moment
  7. anugraha-bhājanaḥobject of favor
  8. ahammyself
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Key ideas in this 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

  • Kṛpā · Divine mercy

    Grace received beyond material calculations. · Theme in SB 3.4

    In this verse: “favored”

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 do I respond when I reflect on the Lord’s affection and favor?

Practice

Fold your hands and offer a short, sincere expression of gratitude to the Lord.

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The story around it

The story this chapter belongs to.

Live this todayReceive the Lord’s Affection With GratitudeThis verse's lesson: one practice and one question for today

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