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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 9 · Chapter 24: Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead
9.23.389.24.2

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Text 9.24.1

Visarga· Brahmā's creation
Who is speaking and story frame
Speaking:Śukadeva Gosvāmīsince 9.24.1inside 2 frames: Sūta Gosvāmī → the sages at NaimiṣāraṇyaŚukadeva Gosvāmī → King Parīkṣit

श्रीशुक उवाच

तस्यां विदर्भोऽजनयत् पुत्रौ नाम्ना कुशक्रथौ ।

तृतीयं रोमपादं च विदर्भकुलनन्दनम् ॥ १ ॥

śrī-śuka uvāca

tasyāṁ vidarbho ’janayat

putrau nāmnā kuśa-krathau

tṛtīyaṁ romapādaṁ ca

vidarbha-kula-nandanam

Translation

Śukadeva Gosvāmī said: By the womb of the girl brought by his father, Vidarbha begot three sons, named Kuśa, Kratha and Romapāda. Romapāda was the favorite in the dynasty of Vidarbha.

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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.

Vidarbha’s Three Sons

  1. 1

    Śukadeva Gosvāmī describes the sons of Vidarbha.

  2. 2

    By the girl brought by his father, Vidarbha begot Kuśa, Kratha and Romapāda.

  3. 3

    Romapāda was the favorite in the dynasty of Vidarbha.

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 24: Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead

From the chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:

Vidarbha had three sons, named Kuśa, Kratha and Romapāda. Of these three, Romapāda expanded his dynasty by the sons and grandsons named Babhru, Kṛti, Uśika, Cedi and Caidya, all of whom later became kings.
Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in chapter 9.24
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Word for word

Learn the Sanskrit words of the verse.

  1. śrī-śukaḥ uvācaŚrī Śukadeva Gosvāmī said
  2. tasyāmin that girl
  3. vidarbhaḥthe son born of Śaibyā named Vidarbha
  4. ajanayatgave birth
  5. putrauto two sons
  6. nāmnāby the name
  7. kuśa-krathauKuśa and Kratha
  8. tṛtīyamand a third son
  9. romapādam caRomapāda also
  10. vidarbha-kula-nandanamthe favorite in the dynasty of Vidarbha
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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

  • Kṛpā · Divine mercy

    Grace received beyond material calculations. · Theme in SB 9.24

    In this verse: “favorite”

  • Vātsalya · Parental affection

    Affection and protective concern for the Lord as a child. · Theme in SB 9.24

    In this verse: “father”

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

Which of Vidarbha’s three sons is singled out as the dynasty’s favorite?

Practice

Today, write Vidarbha’s name with his three sons beneath it.

Live this todayVidarbha’s Three SonsThis verse's lesson: one practice and one question for today

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