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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 6 · Chapter 7: Indra Offends His Spiritual Master, Bṛhaspati.
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Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Text 6.7.24

Manvantara· The Manus and right duty
Who is speaking and story frame
Speaking:Lord Brahmāsince 6.7.21inside 2 frames: Sūta Gosvāmī → the sages at NaimiṣāraṇyaŚukadeva Gosvāmī → King Parīkṣit

त्रिपिष्टपं किं गणयन्त्यभेद्य-

मन्त्रा भृगूणामनुशिक्षितार्था: ।

न विप्रगोविन्दगवीश्वराणां

भवन्त्यभद्राणि नरेश्वराणाम् ॥ २४ ॥

tripiṣṭapaṁ kiṁ gaṇayanty abhedya-

mantrā bhṛgūṇām anuśikṣitārthāḥ

na vipra-govinda-gav-īśvarāṇāṁ

bhavanty abhadrāṇi nareśvarāṇām

Translation

Because of their firm determination to follow the instructions of Śukrācārya, his disciples, the demons, are now unconcerned about the demigods. In fact, kings or others who have determined faith in the mercy of brāhmaṇas, cows and the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Kṛṣṇa, and who always worship these three are always strong in their position.

Read Śrīla Prabhupāda's purport on Vedabase.io
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Understand it

Three study points drawn from the translation and purport.

Honor Brāhmaṇas, Cows and Kṛṣṇa

  1. 1

    The demons were firmly determined to follow Śukrācārya’s instructions and no longer feared the demigods.

  2. 2

    Everyone should faithfully worship brāhmaṇas, cows and Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Govinda is always very kind to cows and brāhmaṇas, so honoring them pleases Him.

  3. 3

    The purport teaches that governments honoring these three remain strong, while neglect brings chaos. Material opulence did not protect the demigods after they disrespected Bṛhaspati.

Key points from the purport
  • From the instructions of Lord Brahmā it is understood that everyone should very faithfully worship the brāhmaṇas, the Supreme Personality of Godhead and the cows.
  • Therefore one who worships Govinda must satisfy Him by worshiping the brāhmaṇas and cows.
  • At the present moment, all over the world, governments have no respect for brāhmaṇas, cows and Govinda, and consequently there are chaotic conditions all over the world.

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

Offense and dread → Moral reckoning. Heroic power does not guarantee inner freedom.

Chapters 7–10 of Canto 6: Indra, Bṛhaspati and the emergence of Vṛtrāsura. An editorial reading of the story's mood, not the text itself. See the emotional arc

Further reading

Chapter 7: Indra Offends His Spiritual Master, Bṛhaspati.

From the chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:

Indra lost all his opulence and was conquered by the demons, who defeated the demigods in a great fight and occupied Indra’s throne. King Indra, along with the other demigods, later took shelter of Lord Brahmā.
Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in chapter 6.7
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Word for word

Learn the Sanskrit words of the verse.

  1. tri-piṣṭa-pamall the demigods, including Lord Brahmā
  2. kimwhat
  3. gaṇayantithey care for
  4. abhedya-mantrāḥwhose determination to carry out the orders of the spiritual master is unbreakable
  5. bhṛgūṇāmof the disciples of Bhṛgu Muni like Śukrācārya
  6. anuśikṣita-arthāḥdeciding to follow the instructions
  7. nanot
  8. viprathe brāhmaṇas
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Key ideas in this verse

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

  • Manvantara · The change of Manus

    What gives human life its right direction? · Subject 6 of 10

  • Rāja-dharma · Devotional leadership

    Serving and protecting through responsibility. · Theme in SB 6.7

    In this verse: “kings”, “governments”

  • Bhakti · Devotion and loving service

    How devotion reorganizes desire and action. · Theme in SB 6.7

    In this verse: “worship”

  • Kṛpā · Divine mercy

    Grace received beyond material calculations. · Theme in SB 6.7

    In this verse: “mercy”

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 can my service to Govinda include sincere respect for cows and brāhmaṇas?

Practice

Set aside a small offering today for the care of cows as a way to please Govinda.

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The story around it

The story this chapter belongs to.

Live this todayHonor Brāhmaṇas, Cows and KṛṣṇaThis verse's lesson: one practice and one question for today

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