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Canto 7 · The Science of God · 15 chapters

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How to study this verse· six steps
  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 7: What Prahlāda Learned in the Womb
7.7.427.7.44

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Text 7.7.43

कामान्कामयते काम्यैर्यदर्थमिह पूरुष: ।

स वै देहस्तु पारक्यो भङ्गुरो यात्युपैति च ॥ ४३ ॥

kāmān kāmayate kāmyair

yad-artham iha pūruṣaḥ

sa vai dehas tu pārakyo

bhaṅguro yāty upaiti ca

Translation

A living entity desires comfort for his body and makes many plans for this purpose, but actually the body is the property of others. Indeed, the perishable body embraces the living entity and then leaves him aside.

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Three study points drawn from the translation and purport.

Bodily Comfort Cannot Last

  1. 1

    The living entity makes many plans to secure bodily comfort. Yet the body is perishable and eventually leaves him.

  2. 2

    One forgets that the body will ultimately become stool, ashes or earth. It cannot remain a lasting possession.

  3. 3

    The living entity wastes time gathering material possessions for bodily comfort. This futile effort continues for one body after another.

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