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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 3: The Marriage of Sukanyā and Cyavana Muni
9.3.299.3.31

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Text 9.3.30

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees
Who is speaking and story frame
Speaking:Cyavana Munisince 9.3.12inside 2 frames: Sūta Gosvāmī → the sages at NaimiṣāraṇyaŚukadeva Gosvāmī → King Parīkṣit

आवर्तमाने गान्धर्वे स्थितोऽलब्धक्षण: क्षणम् ।

तदन्त आद्यमानम्य स्वाभिप्रायं न्यवेदयत् ॥ ३० ॥

āvartamāne gāndharve

sthito ’labdha-kṣaṇaḥ kṣaṇam

tad-anta ādyam ānamya

svābhiprāyaṁ nyavedayat

Translation

When Kakudmī arrived there, Lord Brahmā was engaged in hearing musical performances by the Gandharvas and had not a moment to talk with him. Therefore Kakudmī waited, and at the end of the musical performances he offered his obeisances to Lord Brahmā and thus submitted his long-standing desire.

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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.

Wait Patiently and Approach Respectfully

  1. 1

    When Kakudmī arrived, Lord Brahmā was hearing musical performances by the Gandharvas and had no time to speak with him.

  2. 2

    Kakudmī waited until the musical performances ended.

  3. 3

    He then offered obeisances to Lord Brahmā and submitted his long-standing desire.

How it feels

Change → Acceptance. The instability of worldly identities is a recurring premise.

Chapters 1–3 of Canto 9: Dynastic origins and domestic transformations. An editorial reading of the story's mood, not the text itself. See the emotional arc

Further reading

Chapter 3: The Marriage of Sukanyā and Cyavana Muni

From the chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:

Kakudmī was advised by Lord Brahmā to offer his beautiful daughter, Revatī, to Baladeva, who belongs to the viṣṇu-tattva category. After doing this, Kakudmī retired from family life and entered the forest of Badarikāśrama to execute austerities and penances.
Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in chapter 9.3
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Word for word

Learn the Sanskrit words of the verse.

  1. āvartamānebecause of being engaged
  2. gāndharvein hearing songs from the Gandharvas
  3. sthitaḥsituated
  4. alabdha-kṣaṇaḥthere was no time to talk
  5. kṣaṇameven a moment
  6. tat-antewhen it ended
  7. ādyamunto the original teacher of the universe (Lord Brahmā)
  8. ānamyaafter offering obeisances
  9. sva-abhiprāyamhis own desire
  10. nyavedayatKakudmī submitted
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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

  • Kīrtana · Hearing and chanting

    Remembering the Lord through sacred sound. · Theme in SB 9.3

    In this verse: “hearing”

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 show patience and respect when asking for someone's attention?

Practice

When someone is occupied today, wait for a suitable moment before making your request.

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The story around it

The story this chapter belongs to.

Live this todayWait Patiently and Approach RespectfullyThis verse's lesson: one practice and one question for today

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