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  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 8 · Chapter 1: The Manus, Administrators of the Universe
8.1.198.1.21

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Text 8.1.20

Manvantara· The Manus and right duty
Who is speaking and story frame
Speaking:Śukadeva Gosvāmīsince 8.1.17inside 2 frames: Sūta Gosvāmī → the sages at NaimiṣāraṇyaŚukadeva Gosvāmī → King Parīkṣit

तत्रेन्द्रो रोचनस्त्वासीद् देवाश्च तुषितादय: ।

ऊर्जस्तम्भादय: सप्त ऋषयो ब्रह्मवादिन: ॥ २० ॥

tatrendro rocanas tv āsīd

devāś ca tuṣitādayaḥ

ūrja-stambhādayaḥ sapta

ṛṣayo brahma-vādinaḥ

Translation

During the reign of Svārociṣa, the post of Indra was assumed by Rocana, the son of Yajña. Tuṣita and others became the principal demigods, and Ūrja, Stambha and others became the seven saints. All of them were faithful devotees of the Lord.

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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.

Different Responsibilities, Faithful Devotion

  1. 1

    During Svārociṣa’s reign, Rocana, the son of Yajña, assumed the post of Indra.

  2. 2

    Tuṣita and others became the principal demigods. Ūrja, Stambha and others became the seven saints.

  3. 3

    All of them were faithful devotees of the Lord. Their different responsibilities were accompanied by devotion.

How it feels

Helplessness → Surrender and rescue. A mighty animal finally realizes the limits of strength.

Chapters 1–4 of Canto 8: Gajendra's struggle and prayers. An editorial reading of the story's mood, not the text itself. See the emotional arc

Further reading

Chapter 1: The Manus, Administrators of the Universe

From the chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:

During his reign, the Satyakas, Haris, Vīras and others were demigods, the seven great saints were headed by Jyotirdhāma, and Triśikha became Indra. Harimedhā begot a son named Hari in the womb of his wife Hariṇī.
Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in chapter 8.1
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Word for word

Learn the Sanskrit words of the verse.

  1. tatrain this manvantara
  2. indraḥIndra
  3. rocanaḥRocana, the son of Yajña
  4. tubut
  5. āsītbecame
  6. devāḥdemigods
  7. caalso
  8. tuṣita-ādayaḥTuṣita and others
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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

  • Bhakti · Devotion and loving service

    How devotion reorganizes desire and action. · Theme in SB 8.1

    In this verse: “devotees”, “devotion”

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 I remain faithful to the Lord while carrying out my responsibilities?

Practice

Choose one responsibility today and carry it out with the intention of serving the Lord.

Live this todayDifferent Responsibilities, Faithful DevotionThis verse's lesson: one practice and one question for today

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