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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 9 · Chapter 21: The Dynasty of Bharata
9.21.19.21.3-5

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Text 9.21.2

Visarga· Brahmā's creation
Who is speaking and story frame
Speaking:Śukadeva Gosvāmīsince 9.21.1inside 2 frames: Sūta Gosvāmī → the sages at NaimiṣāraṇyaŚukadeva Gosvāmī → King Parīkṣit

गुरुश्च रन्तिदेवश्च सङ्‍कृते: पाण्डुनन्दन ।

रन्तिदेवस्य महिमा इहामुत्र च गीयते ॥ २ ॥

guruś ca rantidevaś ca

saṅkṛteḥ pāṇḍu-nandana

rantidevasya mahimā

ihāmutra ca gīyate

Translation

O Mahārāja Parīkṣit, descendant of Pāṇḍu, Saṅkṛti had two sons, named Guru and Rantideva. Rantideva is famous in both this world and the next, for he is glorified not only in human society but also in the society of the demigods.

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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.

Rantideva Is Glorified in Both Worlds

  1. 1

    Saṅkṛti had two sons, named Guru and Rantideva.

  2. 2

    Rantideva is famous in both this world and the next.

  3. 3

    His glories are sung not only in human society but also in the society of the demigods.

How it feels

Historical movement → Anticipation. The narrative narrows toward its divine center.

Chapters 20–24 of Canto 9: Lineages leading to the appearance of Kṛṣṇa. An editorial reading of the story's mood, not the text itself. See the emotional arc

Further reading

Chapter 21: The Dynasty of Bharata

From the chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:

Of these five, Nara had a son named Saṅkṛti, who had two sons, named Guru and Rantideva. As an exalted devotee, Rantideva saw every living entity in relationship with the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and therefore he completely engaged his mind, his words and his very self in the service of the Supreme Lord and His devotees.
Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in chapter 9.21
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Word for word

Learn the Sanskrit words of the verse.

  1. guruḥa son named Guru
  2. caand
  3. rantidevaḥ caand a son named Rantideva
  4. saṅkṛteḥfrom Saṅkṛti
  5. pāṇḍu-nandanaO Mahārāja Parīkṣit, descendant of Pāṇḍu
  6. rantidevasyaof Rantideva
  7. mahimāthe glories
  8. ihain this world
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Key ideas in this verse

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

  • Visarga · Subcreation

    How do living beings and their worlds appear? · Subject 2 of 10

  • Kīrtana · Hearing and chanting

    Remembering the Lord through sacred sound. · Theme in SB 9.21

    In this verse: “glorified”

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

What stands out to me about the extent of Rantideva’s fame?

Practice

Read the translation aloud once, noting who glorifies Rantideva.

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The story around it

The story this chapter belongs to.

Live this todayRantideva Is Glorified in Both WorldsThis verse's lesson: one practice and one question for today

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