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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 7 · Chapter 4: Hiraṇyakaśipu Terrorizes the Universe
7.4.27.4.4

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Text 7.4.3

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees
Who is speaking and story frame
Speaking:Lord Brahmāsince 7.4.2inside 3 frames: Sūta Gosvāmī → the sages at NaimiṣāraṇyaŚukadeva Gosvāmī → King ParīkṣitNārada Muni → Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira

ततो जगाम भगवानमोघानुग्रहो विभु: ।

पूजितोऽसुरवर्येण स्तूयमान: प्रजेश्वरै: ॥ ३ ॥

tato jagāma bhagavān

amoghānugraho vibhuḥ

pūjito ’sura-varyeṇa

stūyamānaḥ prajeśvaraiḥ

Translation

Then Lord Brahmā, who awards infallible benedictions, departed, being worshiped by the best of the demons, Hiraṇyakaśipu, and being praised by great sages and saintly persons.

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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 Departs Amid Worship and Praise

  1. 1

    Lord Brahmā is described as awarding infallible benedictions.

  2. 2

    Hiraṇyakaśipu, described as the best of the demons, worshiped Lord Brahmā.

  3. 3

    Great sages and saintly persons praised Lord Brahmā as he departed.

How it feels

Pride and rage → Oppression. The ruler's power intensifies his insecurity.

Chapters 1–4 of Canto 7: Hiraṇyakaśipu's ascent and intimidation. An editorial reading of the story's mood, not the text itself. See the emotional arc

Further reading

Chapter 4: Hiraṇyakaśipu Terrorizes the Universe

From the chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:

By severe austerities, Hiraṇyakaśipu satisfied Lord Brahmā and obtained the benedictions he desired. After he received these benedictions, his body, which had been almost entirely consumed, was revived with full beauty and a luster like gold.
Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in chapter 7.4
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Word for word

Learn the Sanskrit words of the verse.

  1. tataḥthereafter
  2. jagāmadeparted
  3. bhagavānthe most powerful, Lord Brahmā
  4. amoghawithout failure
  5. anugrahaḥwhose benediction
  6. vibhuḥthe Supreme within this universe
  7. pūjitaḥbeing worshiped
  8. asura-varyeṇaby the most exalted demon (Hiraṇyakaśipu)
  9. stūyamānaḥbeing praised
  10. prajā-īśvaraiḥby many demigods, the masters of different regions
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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

  • Bhakti · Devotion and loving service

    How devotion reorganizes desire and action. · Theme in SB 7.4

    In this verse: “worshiped”

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 express appreciation when I receive help?

Practice

Offer a sincere word of thanks to someone who has helped you.

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The story around it

The story this chapter belongs to.

Live this todayBrahmā Departs Amid Worship and PraiseThis verse's lesson: one practice and one question for today

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