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Canto 9 · Liberation · 24 chapters

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How to study this verse, in six steps

1Chant the verse. Say the Sanskrit slowly and carefully.
2Read the word meanings. Go through each Sanskrit word and its meaning.
3Find the meaning yourself. Before the translation, piece the meaning together from the words.
4Read the translation. Ask: what is the Lord teaching here, and how does it apply to my life?
5Read the purport slowly. Read it two or three times. Don't rush.
6Write down what touched you. Note the main points in your own notebook.

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Canto 9 · Chapter 6: The Downfall of Saubhari Muni

9.6.11 9.6.13

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Text 9.6.12

Visarga· Brahmā's creation

Who is speaking and story frame

Speaking:Śukadeva Gosvāmīsince 9.6.1inside 2 frames: Sūta Gosvāmī → the sages at NaimiṣāraṇyaŚukadeva Gosvāmī → King Parīkṣit

पुरञ्जयस्तस्य सुत इन्द्रवाह इतीरित: ।

ककुत्स्थ इति चाप्युक्त: श‍ृणु नामानि कर्मभि: ॥ १२ ॥

purañjayas tasya suta

indravāha itīritaḥ

kakutstha iti cāpy uktaḥ

śṛṇu nāmāni karmabhiḥ

Translation

The son of Śaśāda was Purañjaya, who is also known as Indravāha and sometimes as Kakutstha. Please hear from me how he received different names for different activities.

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This verse has no purport; its meaning is explained by the verses around it.

Understand it

Three study points drawn from the translation and purport.

Different Activities Bring Different Names

1
Purañjaya was the son of Śaśāda.
2
He was also known as Indravāha and Kakutstha.
3
The reader is invited to hear how his different activities led to these different names.

How it feels

Attachment and struggle → Renunciation and responsibility. Multiple royal lives reveal the cost of choices.

Chapters 6–9 of Canto 9: Saubhari, Sagara and Bhagīratha's lineage. An editorial reading of the story's mood, not the text itself. See the emotional arc

Chapter 6: The Downfall of Saubhari Muni

From the chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:

Vikukṣi’s son fought with the demons for the sake of the demigods, and because of his valuable service he became famous as Purañjaya, Indravāha and Kakutstha. The son of Purañjaya was Anenā, the son of Anenā was Pṛthu, and the son of Pṛthu was Viśvagandhi.

Read the whole chapter summary Back to this verse in chapter 9.6