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  1. 1Chant the verseSay the Sanskrit slowly and carefully.
  2. 2Read the word meaningsGo through each Sanskrit word and its meaning.
  3. 3Find the meaning yourselfBefore the translation, piece the meaning together from the words.
  4. 4Read the translationAsk: what is the Lord teaching here, and how does it apply to my life?
  5. 5Read the purport slowlyRead it two or three times. Don't rush.
  6. 6Write down what touched youNote the main points in your own notebook.
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Canto 7 · Chapter 10: Prahlāda, the Best Among Exalted Devotees
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Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Text 7.10.50

न यस्य साक्षाद्भ‍वपद्मजादिभी

रूपं धिया वस्तुतयोपवर्णितम् ।

मौनेन भक्त्योपशमेन पूजित:

प्रसीदतामेष स सात्वतां पति: ॥ ५० ॥

na yasya sākṣād bhava-padmajādibhī

rūpaṁ dhiyā vastutayopavarṇitam

maunena bhaktyopaśamena pūjitaḥ

prasīdatām eṣa sa sātvatāṁ patiḥ

Translation

Exalted persons like Lord Śiva and Lord Brahmā could not properly describe the truth of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Kṛṣṇa. May the Lord, who is always worshiped as the protector of all devotees by great saints who observe vows of silence, meditation, devotional service and renunciation, be pleased with us.

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Three study points drawn from the translation and purport.

Seek to Please the Inconceivable Lord

  1. 1

    Even Lord Śiva and Lord Brahmā could not properly describe the truth of Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The Absolute Truth remains inconceivable.

  2. 2

    Pure devotees do not need conventional processes of meditation to attain Him. He remains with them through thick and thin.

  3. 3

    The Lord is worshiped as the protector of all devotees. Understanding the position of pure devotees, Nārada prays that the Lord will be pleased with him.

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