ÇRÉMAD BHÄGAVATAM

CANTO 1
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Note

About the Bhaktivedanta Vidyapitha ‘Overview notes on Srimad Bhagavatam’

This document is an overview notes of all chapters of Canto 1 of Srimad Bhagavatam, translated and
commented by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. We have tried to present the flow
of a chapter within one or two pages, with the paraphrased translations. This may be used as a quick guide to
the chapter while studying or while giving a presentation.
However, this notes is not meant to substitute a detailed study of Srimad Bhagavatam translated by Srila
Prabhupada, but is meant only to assist the reader in appreciating the whole chapter at a glance. This is an
attempt made to serve the Vaisnava community, as a part of our study of Srimad Bhagavatham at
Bhaktivedanta Vidhyapitha.
We have tried to present the Bhagavatam without any deviation. But in case of any ambiguity please refer to
Srila Prabhupada’s Srimad Bhagavatham. We hope that this attempt would be pleasing to all the Vaisnavas.

Features & Nomenclature of the Notes

For a better understanding of the flow of the contents of Srimad Bhagavatam, we have included the
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important connections (between verses & chapters) and incites from the commentaries of both Srila
Prabhupada and Srila Viswanatha Chakravarthi Thakura [from Sarartha Darshini].
• The most important verses in a chapter are also included.
• The section and sub-section titles provide an easy understanding of the flow of the chapter.
• Tables and charts are provided for the easy reference for appropriate sections.
The Verse number of each verse is given in the format SB cc.ch.vr [cc → Canto number. ; ch → Chapter
number. ; vr → Verse number]. It helps in locating the verse.

Some short form used in the Notes

[These short forms are used only to reduce the volume of the notes]
SPoG, SPG, SPOG → Supreme Personality of SG → Sense Gratification (sometimes used for
Godhead Sukadeva Goswami also, use contextually)
SL → Supreme Lord PP → Points from Purport of AC Bhaktivedanta
AT → Absolute Truth Swami prabhupada
GoF → Goddess of Fortune SVCT/ VCT → Srila Visvanath Chakravarthi
DG → Demigod Thakur

CMD → Creation, Maintenance & Destruction (or) BMW → Body, mind and words
Creator, Maintainer & Destroyer (depending on the DAK → Dharma, Artha & Kama
context) DAKM → Dharma, Artha, Kama & Moksha
MOG, MoG, moG → Mode of goodness PDS → Pure Devotional service
MOP, MoP, moP → Mode of Passion PD → Pure Devotee
MOI, MoI, moI → Mode of Ignorance LE → Living Entity
Anl: → Analogy

 
 
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ÇRÉMAD BHÄGAVATAM
CANTO 1 At a Glance

CANTO 1: PRELUDE – Part A (1.1-3)

Sages of Naimisaranya ask 6 questions to Suta Goswami and he answers them

Q3:
1.1.1 Defines Q1: What Q2: Essence Q4: Q5: Q6: Where
Purpose of
Absolute Truth; is highest of all Purushav Lilavatar did Religion
Krsna’s
1.1.2: Glories of good? scriptures ataras as take shelter
appearance after Krsna’s
Srimad (1.1.9) (1.1.11) (1.1.17) (1.1.18)
(1.1.12) disappearan
Bhagavatam, ce? (1.1.23)
1.1.3 Invites A1: To
develop A3: To reclaim A4:
humanity to A2: A5:
love of God people in mode Explaine
taste the Devotional Explaine A6: Srimad
through of goodness d in
sweetness of service [1.2] (1.2.34, 1.3.28) d in 1.3 Bhagavata
Bhakti 1.2.30-33
Bhagavatam m (1.3.43)
(1.2.6,7)

CANTO 1: PRELUDE – Part B (1.4-19)

In 1.4 Sages ask 4 questions. Suta Goswami answers them in 1.4-19.

Q2. Birth &

Q1. Why activities of
SB is Q3. Q4. How
Parikshit (1.4.9) Why did Sukadeva
compiled?
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What is Events leading Sages
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SB 1.1. Questions by the Sages SB 1.1.4-8: Setting the scene for the sages inquires
SB 1.1.4: Once in Naimisaranya, great sages headed
by saunaka did 1000 yr sacrifice.
SB 1.1.1-3: The prelude to Çrémad-Bhägavatam
SB 1.1.5: All the sages performed morning duties,
SB 1.1.1: Defines Krishna as the Absolute Truth: offered vyäsäsana to Süta Gosväméand inquired
cause of all causes, independent, He only who first with great respect
imparted the Vedic knowledge unto the heart of
SB 1.1.6-8: Qualification Of Suta Goswami:
Brahmäjé, By Him even the great sages and SB 1.1.6: You are free of vice, well adversed in
demigods are placed into illusion, only because of scriptures, puranas, histories, and you explained
him unreal material manifestations appears them also.
factual,who is eternally existent in the SB 1.1.7: You know the knowledge of Vyasadeva
transcendental abode and other sages.
Oà namo bhagavate väsudeväya SB 1.1.8: You are submissive (Snigdhasya) and
janmädy asya yato 'nvayäd itarataç cärtheñv gentle (Saumyasya) and hence gurus endowed you
abhijïaù svaräö with favors.Therefore you speak to us.
tene brahma hådä ya ädi-kavaye muhyanti yat
sürayaù
SB 1.1.9-23: The 6 Questions of the sages
tejo-väri-mådäà yathä vinimayo yatra tri-sargo
SB 1.1.9: Question1: What is the absolute and
'måñä
ultimate good for the people in general?
dhämnä svena sadä nirasta-kuhakaà satyaà paraà
SB 1.1.10: Qualities of people in the age of kali: Less
dhémahi
lifespan, quarrelsome, lazy, misguided, unlucky,
SB 1.1.2: Glories of Çrémad-Bhägavatam and also
always disturbed.
defines actual religion: Only pure hearted devotees
präyeëälpäyuñaù sabhya kaläv asmin yuge janäù
can understand, propounds the highest truth,
mandäù sumanda-matayo manda-bhägyä hy
uproots the threefold miseries, compiled by the
upadrutäù
great sage Vyäsadeva [in his maturity], is sufficient
in itself for God realization, hearing attentively and SB 1.1.11: Question2: Select the essence of all these
submissively, lord establishes within the heart scriptures and explain it for the good of all living
dharmaù projjhita-kaitavo 'tra paramo beings
nirmatsaräëäà satäà SB 1.1.12: Question3: For what purpose the Lord
vedyaà västavam atra vastu çivadaà täpa- appeared in the womb of Devaké as the son of
trayonmülanam Vasudeva
çrémad-bhägavate mahä-muni-kåte kià vä SB 1.1.13: Sages eager to know about Krishna. Lord
parair éçvaraù comes for good and upliftment of jivas.
sadyo hådy avarudhyate 'tra kåtibhiù SB 1.1.14: Even unconsciously chanting the holy
name of Kåñëa frees one from material
çuçrüñubhis tat-kñaëät
entanglement
SB 1.1.3:Sweetness of SB: Invites expert and
äpannaù saàsåtià ghoräà yan-näma vivaço gåëan
thoughtful men, to relish SB, the mature fruit of the
desire tree of Vedic literatures has become more tataù sadyo vimucyeta yad bibheti svayaà bhayam
tasteful by the touch of lips of Çré Çukadeva SB 1.1.15: Devotees of lord sanctify those who come
Gosvämé. in touch with them immediately, where as waters of
nigama-kalpa-taror galitaà phalaà the Ganges can sanctify only after prolonged use.
çuka-mukhäd amåta-drava-saàyutam yat-päda-saàçrayäù süta munayaù praçamäyanäù
sadyaù punanty upaspåñöäù svardhuny-äpo
pibata bhägavataà rasam älayaà
'nusevayä
muhur aho rasikä bhuvi bhävukäù

 
 
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SB 1.1.16: Who in Kaliyuga, not willing to hear SB 1.2.4: Offers obeisances to Näräyaëa, Nara-
virtuous glories of Lord? näräyaëa Åñi, Sarasvaté (Spiritual), and unto Çréla
SB 1.1.17: Question4: Describe about the Lord, Vyäsadeva,
who performs adventures in His various SB 1.2.5: Only questions related to Lord Krishna
incarnations are capable of benefitting all and completely
SB 1.1.18: Question5: Narrate the transcendental satisfying the self
pastimes of the Lord's multi-incarnations munayaù sädhu påñöo 'haà
(Lilavataras) bhavadbhir loka-maìgalam
SB 1.1.19: No satiation in transcendental subject yat kåtaù kåñëa-sampraçno
matter yenätmä suprasédati
Link 17→20 We want to hear Lord Krishna’s
pasttimes especially SB 1.2.6-7: The standard of first class,
SB 1.1.20: Eagerness to know about How Çré Kåñëa, transcendental religion (Answer to Question2)
along with Balaräma played like a human being SB 1.2.6: The supreme occupation [dharma] for all
SB 1.1.21: We have assembled here on pretext of humanity is that by which men can attain to
sacrifice-only to hear at length about Lord Krishna. unmotivated and uninterrupted loving DS unto
SB 1.1.22: We met you-captain of ship to cross Lord.
ocean of kali, only by our good fortune sa vai puàsäà paro dharmo
SB 1.1.23: Question6: Whom the religious yato bhaktir adhokñaje
principles have taken shelter after Lord’s departure ahaituky apratihatä
yayätmä suprasédati
SB 1.2.7: By rendering DS unto Lord Çré Kåñëa, one
SB 1.2. Divinity and Divine Services immediately acquires causeless knowledge and
detachment
Link: Chp1 -> Chp2: Suta Goswami starts
answering to the questions of Saunaka Rsi. SB 1.2.8-11: Occupational duties and Kåñëa
consciousness
SB 1.2.8: Why is Varnasrama Dharma is not
SB 1.2.1-5: Çréla Süta Gosvämé’s reply begins with
para dharma? The occupational duties are useless
obeisances
labor if they do not provoke attraction for the
SB 1.2.1: Süta Gosvämé fully satisfied by the perfect
message of the Personality of Godhead
questions of the sages, thanked them and thus
dharmaù svanuñöhitaù puàsäà viñvaksena-kathäsu
attempted to reply
yaù
2-3: Qualifications of Çréla Çukadeva Gosvämé
notpädayed yadi ratià çrama eva hi kevalam
SB 1.2.2: Meditation verses for speakers of SB:
SB 1.2.9: Material gain is never the goal of all
Çukadeva Gosvämé can enter the heart of all & he
occupational engagements
is beyond the need of reformatory ceremonies.
SB 1.2.10: Maintaining healthy life, one should
SB 1.2.3: Mercy of Sukadev Goswami: I offer
inquire only about Absolute truth and nothing else
obeisances to Sukadeva, who is spiritual master of
(Sense gratification).
all and compassionate to materialists. Thus he
SB 1.2.11: One Absolute Truth is perceived as
spoke this cream of scriptures after his personal
Brahman, Paramätmä and Bhagavän
assimilation.
vadanti tat tattva-vidas
yaù svänubhävam akhila-çruti-säram ekam
tattvaà yaj jïänam advayam
adhyätma-dépam atititérñatäà tamo 'ndham
brahmeti paramätmeti
saàsäriëäà karuëayäha puräëa-guhyaà
bhagavän iti çabdyate
taà vyäsa-sünum upayämi guruà munénäm

 
 
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SB 1.2.12-22: Importance of hearing SB as a SB 1.2.21: Liberation from fruitive bondage &

process to achieve perfection perfect enlightenment
SB 1.2.12: Process to realize Absolute truth: The SB 1.2.22: Even in sadhana bhakti-no difficulties–
seriously inquisitive student or sage, well equipped all transcendentalists have been rendering DS to
with knowledge and detachment, realizes that Lord Kåñëa, with great delight, because such
Absolute Truth by rendering devotional service in devotional service is enlivening to the self.
terms of what he has heard from the Vedänta-çruti. ato vai kavayo nityaà bhaktià paramayä mudä
tac chraddadhänä munayo väsudeve bhagavati kurvanty ätma-prasädaném
jïäna-vairägya-yuktayä
paçyanty ätmani cätmänaà SB 1.2.23-29: Kåñëa in relation to His various
bhaktyä çruta-gåhétayä expansions
SB 1.2.13: Devotional service as the only purpose of Link: In previous section glory of Bhakti is defined.
Varëäçrama In this section glory of Bhagavan as topmost object
SB 1.2.14: By any means, focus on devotional of worship is established.
service 23-25: The worship of Brahmä, Viñëu & Çiva
tasmäd ekena manasä bhagavän sätvatäà patiù SB 1.2.23: Lord accepts 3 qualitative forms as
çrotavyaù kértitavyaç ca dhyeyaù püjyaç ca nityadä Brahma Vishnu and Siva. Of these three, all human
SB 1.2.15: Glories of Lord’s message: With sword beings can derive ultimate benefit from Viñëu, the
in hand, intelligent men cut through the binding form of the quality of goodness.
knots of reactionary work [karma] by remembering SB 1.2.24: Passion is better than ignorance.
the Personality of Godhead. Goodness is best of 3 because it helps to realize
yad-anudhyäsinä yuktäù karma-granthi- absolute truth. Analogy: of wood, smoke and fire.
nibandhanam SB 1.2.25: Whoever follows great authorities (who
chindanti kovidäs tasya ko na kuryät kathä-ratim has rendered DS to Lord) is also eligible for
liberation
SB 1.2.16-21: Bhakti Progresses
SB 1.2.16: Serve great souls & Such service gives 26-27: Worship of the other demigods
taste for hearing SB 1.2.26: Those who are serious about liberation
çuçrüñoù çraddadhänasya väsudeva-kathä-ruciù are certainly nonenvious, and they respect all. Yet
syän mahat-sevayä vipräù puëya-tértha-niñevaëät they reject worship of demigods and worship Lord
SB 1.2.17: Lord helps the sincere soul and cleanses Vishnu.
the heart SB 1.2.27: Urged by desire to be materially
çåëvatäà sva-kathäù kåñëaù puëya-çravaëa- benefitted, those in mode of passion and ignorance
kértanaù worship demigods.
hådy antaù stho hy abhadräëi vidhunoti suhåt satäm Link: “But Pitås and devatäs are said to
SB 1.2.18: 2 effects of regular Bhägavata sevä: 1) worshippable by the Vedas. What is wrong with
destroys all anarthas & 2) Gradually loving service them?”
is established as an irrevocable fact 28-29: Essence of all processes is Vasudeva:   (i)
nañöa-präyeñv abhadreñu nityaà bhägavata-sevayä Ultimate object of Vedas - Çré Kåñëa, the SPoG. (ii)
bhagavaty uttama-çloke bhaktir bhavati naiñöhiké Purpose of sacrifice - to please Him. (iii) Yoga - for
SB 1.2.19: Effect of lower modes disappear realizing Him (iv) Fruitive activities - are rewarded
SB 1.2.20: 2 effects after being established in pure by Him only (v) He is supreme knowledge, (vi)) all
goodness: – 1)Mind is enlivened by DS &2)Gains severe austerities - are performed to know Him.
positive scientific knowledge of the SPoG. (vii) Religion [dharma] is rendering loving service
unto Him. (viii) He is the supreme goal of life
 
 
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väsudeva-parä vedäväsudeva-parä makhäù SB 1.2.31: Garbhodaka and Ksirodaka Vishnus:

väsudeva-parä yoga väsudeva-paräù kriyäù Then Lord personally enters this universe as if He is
väsudeva-paraà jïänaàväsudeva-paraà tapaù one of created beings
väsudeva-paro dharmoväsudeva-parä gatiù SB 1.2.32: The Lord, as Supersoul, although one,
pervades all things, just as fire permeates wood.
SB 1.2.30-33: Answer to Question4: Krishna SB 1.2.33: Supersoul helps the living entity to enjoy
Manifests material world by expanding in the effects of 3 modes by the subtle mind
purushavataras SB 1.2.34: Answer to Quetion3: Thus the Lord of
Link: Lord Vishnu is origin of all demigods. the universes maintains all planets inhabited by
SB 1.2.30: (Karanodaka Vishnu) In the beginning of demigods, men and lower animals. Assuming the
the material creation, Väsudeva, created the roles of incarnations, He performs pastimes to
energies of cause and effect. reclaim those in the mode of pure goodness.

SB 1.3. Kåñëa Is the Source of All Incarnations

Link: Suta Goswami continues answering to 5th question of Saunaka Rsi

SB 1.3.1-5: The three roles of the puruña-avatäras

SB 1.3.1: Karanodaka Vishnu: First of all, the Supreme Lord accepted the form of the eternal first puruña full
like the moon for creating the universes from mahä-tattva and other elements.
SB 1.3.2: Garbhodaka Vishnu: A part of Maha Vishnu lies in waters of universe and from His navel, Brahma
takes birth.
SB 1.3.3: All the universal planetary system are situated on the extensive body of the purusa (GSV) & in
ultimate sense, the purusa form is eternally spiritual.
SB 1.3.4: The devotees, with their perfect eyes, see the transcendental form of the puruña having thousands of
eyes, legs,thighs,heads,ears etc.,
SB 1.3.5: This form of Vishnu is the source (Nidhanam) and indestructible seed (avyaya Bija) of various
incarnations.

SB 1.3.6-27: Description of 22 incarnations of God that appear within this universe, but explains that
the Lord actually has unlimited incarnations. (Answer to Q5)

Count Incarnation Activity

1 SB 1.3.6: the Kumäras being situated in a vow of celibacy, underwent severe austerities for
realization of the Absolute Truth.
2 SB 1.3.7: Enjoyer of all sacrifices - He lifted the earth from the nether regions of the universe.
Boar incarnation
3 SB 1.3.8: Devarñi Närada, in the Collected expositions of the Vedas which deal with devotional
millennium of the åñis service and which inspire non-fruitive action.
4 SB 1.3.9:Nara and Näräyaëa undertook severe and exemplary penances to control the senses.
5 SB 1.3.10: Lord Kapila gave an exposition of the creative elements and metaphysics to Äsuri
Brähmaëa.

 
 
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6 SB 1.3.11: [Dattatreya] - Son of Atri spoke on the subject of transcendence to Alarka, Prahläda and others
and Anasüyä, [Yadu, Haihaya, etc.].
7 SB 1.3.12: Yajïa, the son of Prajäpati Controlled the period during the change of the Sväyambhuva Manu
Ruci & Äküti & assisted by demigods such as His son Yama.
8 SB 1.3.13: King Åñabha, son of Näbhi Showed the path of perfection, which is followed by those who are
& Merudevé fully sense controlled and honored by all asramas.
9 SB 1.3.14: king [Påthu], being prayed Cultivated the land to yield various produces, and for that reason the
for by sages earth was beautiful and attractive.
10 SB 1.3.15: Fish, during inundation after Cäkñuña Manu Protected Vaivasvata Manu,
keeping him up on a boat.
11 SB 1.3.16: tortoise whose shell served as a pivot for the Mandaräcala Hill which was
being used as a churning rod by the theists and atheists
12 SB 1.3.17: Dhanvantari
13 SB 1.3.17: Beautiful woman [Mohini allured the atheists and gave nectar to the demigods to drink.
murthi]
14 SB 1.3.18: Nåsiàha bifurcated the strong body of the atheist Hiraëyakaçipu with His
nails, just as a carpenter pierces cane.
15 SB 1.3.19: form of a dwarf-brähmaëa Although willing to regain 3 planetary systems, He asked for a
[Vämana] donation of 3 steps of land from Mahäräja Bali.
16 SB 1.3.20: Bhågupati annihilated kñatriyas 21 being angry with them because of their
rebellion against the brähmaëas [the intelligent class].
17 SB 1.3.21: As Çré Vyäsadeva to divided the one Veda into branches, seeing that the people in general
Satyavaté & Paräçara were less intelligent.
18 SB 1.3.22: King Räma showed superhuman powers by controlling the Indian Ocean and
then killing Rävaëa.
19, 20 SB 1.3.23: Lord Himself as Balaräma removed the burden of the world.
and Kåñëa
21 SB 1.3.24: Lord Buddha, in the just for the purpose of deluding those who are envious of the faithful
beginning of Kali-yuga theist.
22 SB 1.3.25: Kalki, at the conjunction of At this time the rulers of the earth will have degenerated into
two yugas plunderers.
SB 1.3.6-25: Avataras: Kumaras, Boar, Narada, Nar-Narayan rsi, Kapila, Dattaraya, Yajna, Rsabha, Prthu,
Matsya, Kurma, Dhanvantari, Narsimha, Vamana, Parsuram, Vyasadeva, Rama, Balaram & Krishna,
Buddha, Kalki
SB 1.3.26: Lord has innumerable incarnation, like rivulets flowing from inexhaustible sources of water.
avatärä hy asaìkhyeyä hareù sattva-nidher dvijäù
yathävidäsinaù kulyäù sarasaù syuù sahasraçaù
SB 1.3.27: Vibhutis: Powerful beings like rsis, manus, demigods, descendent of manu & prajapatis are
plenary portion or portions of the plenary portions.

 
 
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SB 1.3.28-29: Kåñëa is Their fountainhead SB 1.3.38: How to Know Supreme Lord: Only
and is the SPG those who render unreserved, uninterrupted,
SB 1.3.28: Krishna is as the supreme personality of favorable service unto the lotus feet of Lord Kåñëa,
godhead, source of all incarnations. All these who carries the wheel of the chariot in His hand,
appear when atheists create disturbance in the can know the creator of the universe in His full
world. glory, power and transcendence.
ete cäàça-kaläù puàsaù kåñëas tu bhagavän sa veda dhätuù padavéà parasya
svayam duranta-véryasya rathäìga-päëeù
indräri-vyäkulaà lokaà måòayanti yuge yuge yo 'mäyayä santatayänuvåttyä
SB 1.3.29: Simply reciting of transcendental births bhajeta tat-päda-saroja-gandham
& activities gives liberation from all miseries SB 1.3.39: Suta goswami congratulates the sages for
janma guhyaà bhagavato ya etat prayato naraù asking such a spiritually provocative question
säyaà prätar gåëan bhaktyä duùkha-grämäd
vimucyate SB 1.3.40-44: Glories the Srimad Bhagavatham
SB 1.3.40: SB is the literary incarnation of God,
SB 1.3.30-39: The material forms (gross and compiled by Çréla Vyäsadeva, the incarnation of
subtle) of both the Lord (viräö-rüpa) and the God, meant for the ultimate good of all people
living beings are actually imaginary. idaà bhägavataà näma puräëaà brahma-
SB 1.3.30: Virat rupa is material conception of the sammitam
lord’s form – It is an imaginary conception uttama-çloka-caritaà cakära bhagavän åñiù
etad rüpaà bhagavato hy arüpasya cid-ätmanaù niùçreyasäya lokasya dhanyaà svasty-ayanaà
mäyä-guëair viracitaà mahadädibhir ätmani mahat
SB 1.3.31: Less intelligent impose material SB 1.3.41: Çré Vyäsadeva delivered SB which is
conceptions on spirit. Analogies: cloud-dust. cream of all scriptures (sarva-vedetihäsänäàsäraà
SB 1.3.32: Spiritual forms are beyond all gross & säraà samuddhåtam) to his son (Atmavatam
subtle Varam).
SB 1.3.33: Way to liberation: When person SB 1.3.42: Sukdev Goswami gave SB to Pariksit
experiences that he has nothing to do with gross maharaj who was preparing to die
and subtle forms-then he is liberated. SB 1.3.43: Answer to Question6: This Bhägavata
SB 1.3.34: Thus Lord’s grace puts one proper Puräëa is as brilliant as the sun, and it has arisen
constitutional position – illusory energy subside just after the departure of Lord Kåñëa to His own
and enlightenment takes place (mahimni sve abode, accompanied by religion, knowledge, etc.
mahéyate) This is light to ppl of Kaliyuga.
SB 1.3.35: Learned describe births and activities of kåñëe sva-dhämopagate dharma-jïänädibhiù saha
this unborn Lord which are unavailable in Vedas kalau nañöa-dåçäm eña puräëärko 'dhunoditaù
(Veda Guhyani). SB 1.3.44: Suta goswami heard the conversation of
SB 1.3.36: Lord is always spotless, independent, sukdev goswami and pariksit maharaj with rapt
omnipotent, master of 6 senses & opulences. He attention and received the grace Now I shall try to
does CMD and least affected. He is within every make you hear the very same
living being. tatra kértayato viprä viprarñer bhüri-tejasaù
SB 1.3.37: Supreme Lord’spastime’s are fully ahaà cädhyagamaà tatra niviñöas tad-anugrahät
spiritual, only men with poor fund of knowledge so 'haà vaù çrävayiñyämi yathädhétaà yathä-
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SB 1.4.11: His enemies would come and bow down

SB 1.4.Appearance of Çré Närada
to him, he was full of youth and kingly oppulances.
Then why did he want to give up everything,
Link: Chp3 -> Chp4: Hearing the glories of Srimad including his life?
Bhagavatham, Saunaka Rsi asks about the history namanti yat-päda-niketam ätmanaù
of Bhagavatham çiväya hänéya dhanäni çatravaù
SB 1.4.1: Qualities of leader: Saunaka Rsi who is (i) kathaà sa véraù çriyam aìga dustyajäà
våddhaù -   elderly (ii) kula-patiù - head of the yuvaiñatotsrañöum aho sahäsubhiù
assembly , (iii) bahvåcaù - learned; congratulates SB 1.4.12: He was free from all attachment to
Suta Goswami. worldly possessions, but how could he give up his
mortal body, which was shelter for others?
SB 1.4.2-13: Saunaka Rsi’s questions çiväya lokasya bhaväya bhütaye
SB 1.4.2: Eagerness: Relate the pious messages of ya uttama-çloka-paräyaëä janäù
Srimad Bhagavatam jévanti nätmärtham asau paräçrayaà
SB 1.4.3: About the history of Bhagavatham: From mumoca nirvidya kutaù kalevaram
where did Vyasadev got the inspiration to compile SB 1.4.13: Sages confidence on Suta Goswami: You
Bhagavatham. are expert in the meaning of all subjects, except
4-8: Inquiries about Sukdev Goswami some portions of the Vedas, and thus you can
SB 1.4.4 His [Vyäsadeva's] son was a a) great clearly explain the answers to all the questions we
devotee, b) an equibalanced monist, c) whose mind have just put to you.
was always concentrated in monism d) he was
transcendental to mundane activities, e) being SB 1.4.14-25: Suta Goswami starts answering the
unexposed, he appeared like an ignorant person. questions: Vyasa Dev divides Veda
tasya putro mahä-yogé sama-dåì nirvikalpakaù
SB 1.4.14: Vyasadev was born to Paräçara in the
ekänta-matir unnidro güòho müòha iveyate womb of Satyavaté – at the overlap of second and
SB 1.4.5: Beautiful young damsels who were third millennium
bathing naked did not cover their bodies with SB 1.4.15: Once he was meditating on the bank of
cloths while Sukadev Goswami was passing. Sarswati
SB 1.4.6: How citizens of Hastinapur recognized SB 1.4.16: Vyasadev noted the future anomalies
sukadev G, who appeared like a madman, dumb expected in kali yuga
and retarded? SB 1.4.17-18: Seeing deterioration of everything
SB 1.4.7: How did King Parékñit met this great sage, material he contemplated for the welfare of men in
making it possible Bhägavatam to be sung to him? all statuses and orders of life.
SB 1.4.8: He was accustomed to stay at the door of bhautikänäà ca bhävänäà çakti-hräsaà ca tat-kåtam
a householder just to sanctify the residence açraddadhänän niùsattvän durmedhän hrasitäyuñaù
sa go-dohana-mätraà hi gåheñu gåha-medhinäm durbhagäàç ca janän vékñya munir divyena cakñuñä
avekñate mahä-bhägas térthé-kurvaàs tad äçramam sarva-varëäçramäëäà yad dadhyau hitam amogha-dåk
9-12: Questions about Parikshit Maharaj SB 1.4.19: He saw sacrifice as means to
SB 1.4.9: Birth and activities of Parikshit Maharaj purification. To expand among people of kaliyuga
are wonderful. Pls explain about them. He divided one Veda into four.
abhimanyu-sutaà süta prähur bhägavatottamam SB 1.4.20: Histories and Authentic stories are made
tasya janma mahäçcaryaà karmäëi ca gåëéhi naù into separate - fifth Veda
SB 1.4.10: Why did he give up everything to sit SB 1.4.21-22: Professors of different vedas: Paila
down on the bank of the Ganges and fast until Rsi – Rg veda, Jaimini – Sama Veda,
death? Vaisampayana-Yajur veda, Angira-Atharva veda,
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SB 1.4.23: These sages in turn gave the the

SB 1.5 Närada's Instructions on
knowledge to their disciples, grand disciples etc…
thus many branches came into existence. Çrémad-Bhägavatam for Vyäsadeva
24-25: Compassion of Vyasa Dev
SB 1.4.24: To help less intelligent class assimilate SB 1.5.1-7: Närada inquires about Vyasa’s
the subject matter of Vedas. despondency, and Vyasa replies
SB 1.4.25: Edited Vedas and compiled SB 1.5.1: Närada gets seated, smiles and addresses
Mahabharata for women, sudras and dvija bandus Vyäsadeva disappointment.
to help people attain ultimate goal of life - the SB 1.5.2: Närada: Are you satisfied by identifying
compassionate mood of Vyasadev with the body or the mind as objects of self-
realization?
SB 1.4.26-31: Vyasadev’s dissatisfaction SB 1.5.3: Narada glorifies Vyasdevs studies & work
SB 1.4.26: His mind was not satisfied in spite of of writing Mahabharata
such vast compilation for the welfare of all SB 1.5.4: In spite of delineating the subject of
evaà pravåttasya sadä bhütänäà çreyasi dvijäù impersonal Brahman as well as the knowledge
sarvätmakenäpi yadä nätuñyad dhådayaà tataù derived there from, Why he was despondent
SB 1.4.27: As he knew the essence of religion, he jijïäsitam adhétaà ca brahma yat tat sanätanam
started reflecting on the cause of dissatisfaction. tathäpi çocasy ätmänam akåtärtha iva prabho
28-31: Vyasadev’s contemplation on causes
SB 1.4.28-29: His efforts: (i) underwent strict SB 1.5.5-7: Vyäsadeva admits his dissatisfaction
disciplinary vows, (ii) unpretentiously worshiped SB 1.5.5: Admiting his dissatisfaction asks Narada
the Vedas, the spiritual master and the altar of about the root cause his dissatisfaction & glorifies
sacrifice. (iii) Abided by the rulings (iv) shown the Narada as a man of unlimited knowledge being son
import of disciplic succession through the of Brahma
explanation of the Mahäbhärata. asty eva me sarvam idaà tvayoktaà
SB 1.4.30: I am feeling incomplete, though I myself tathäpi nätmä parituñyate me
am fully equipped with everything required by the tan-mülam avyaktam agädha-bodhaà
Vedas. påcchämahe tvätma-bhavätma-bhütam
tathäpi bata me daihyo hy ätmä caivätmanä SB 1.5.6: My Lord! You know everything
vibhuù mysterious and you worship Supreme Lord.
asampanna iväbhäti brahma-varcasya sattamaù SB 1.5.7: Glorifies Närada Muni as good as
SB 1.4.31: Catches the possible clue: may be Supersoul & requests him to find out deficiency in
because I have not pointed out DS which is dear to him.
both - perfect beings and the infallible Lord. tvaà paryaöann arka iva tri-lokém
kià vä bhägavatä dharmä na präyeëa nirüpitäù antaç-caro väyur ivätma-säkñé
priyäù paramahaàsänäà ta eva hy acyuta-priyäù
SB 1.5.8-22: Närada reveals to Vyasa the
SB 1.4.32-33: Narada visits VyasaDev important of describing Krishna’s pastimes
SB 1.4.32: Narada reaches Vyasadev’s cottage who SB 1.5.8-9: Närada diagnosis - detects 2 defects
was regretting SB 1.5.8: (i) Insufficiently broadcasting Lord’s
SB 1.4.33: Sri Vyasadev receives Sri Naradaji as if glories. That which does not satisfy the senses of
Lord Brahma personally came. Lord is considered worthless.
bhavatänudita-präyaà yaço bhagavato 'malam
yenaiväsau na tuñyeta manye tad darçanaà
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SB 1.5.9: (ii) More emphasis on 4 purusharthas 17-19: Progress in devotional service is credited
10-11: Two categories of literature forever
SB 1.5.10: Närada Muni rejects materialistic SB 1.5.17: Even fall down in devotional service does
literatures – saintly people consider them as the not matter; on the other hand, all perfection in
pilgrimage place of crows. one’s duties without Krishna Consciousness is
na yad vacaç citra-padaà harer yaço useless
jagat-pavitraà pragåëéta karhicit tyaktvä sva-dharmaà caraëämbujaà harer
tad väyasaà tértham uçanti mänasä bhajann apakvo 'tha patet tato yadi
na yatra haàsä niramanty uçik-kñayäù yatra kva väbhadram abhüd amuñya kià
SB1.5.11: Glorifies the transcendental literatures- ko värtha äpto 'bhajatäà sva-dharmataù
even though imperfectly composed, are heard, sung SB 1.5.18: All the material position are
and accepted by purified men impermanent. Endeavour only to revive eternal
tad-väg-visargo janatägha-viplavo relation with God and to go back to Godhead
yasmin prati-çlokam abaddhavaty api tasyaiva hetoù prayateta kovido
nämäny anantasya yaço 'ìkitäni yat na labhyate yad bhramatäm upary adhaù
çåëvanti gäyanti gåëanti sädhavaù tal labhyate duùkhavad anyataù sukhaà
12-16: Devotional service as the only valuable kälena sarvatra gabhéra-raàhasä
asset SB 1.5.19: Devotee does not undergo material
SB 1.5.12: Närada Muni condemns fruitive work & existence like others. Krishna pulls him back.
knowledge of matter and spirit, if they are devoid na vai jano jätu kathaïcanävrajen
of devotion. mukunda-sevy anyavad aìga saàsåtim
naiñkarmyam apy acyuta-bhäva-varjitaà smaran mukundäìghry-upagühanaà punar
na çobhate jïänam alaà niraïjanam vihätum icchen na rasa-graho janaù
kutaù punaù çaçvad abhadram éçvare 20-22: Instruction to Vyasadev
na cärpitaà karma yad apy akäraëam SB 1.5.20: Närada advises to expand the supremacy
SB 1.5.13: Noting Vyäsadeva’s unparalleled of the Lord as the primeval cause.
qualification as a transcendental author. idaà hi viçvaà bhagavän ivetaro
atho mahä-bhäga bhavän amogha-dåk yato jagat-sthäna-nirodha-sambhaväù
çuci-çraväù satya-rato dhåta-vrataù SB 1.5.21: As Vyäsadeva - empowered plenary
urukramasyäkhila-bandha-muktaye portion incarnation of the Lord knows lord &
samädhinänusmara tad-viceñöitam should glorify Lord more vividly
SB 1.5.14: Whatever described separate from Lord SB 1.5.22: The infallible purpose of the
simply reacts and agitates mind. Analogy: Boat advancement of knowledge, culminates in the
with no resting place agitated by wind. transcendental descriptions of the Lord
SB 1.5.15: The people in general are naturally idaà hi puàsas tapasaù çrutasya vä
inclined to enjoy, and you have encouraged them in sviñöasya süktasya ca buddhi-dattayoù
that way in the name of religion avicyuto 'rthaù kavibhir nirüpito
jugupsitaà dharma-kåte 'nuçäsataù yad-uttamaçloka-guëänuvarëanam
svabhäva-raktasya mahän vyatikramaù
yad-väkyato dharma itétaraù sthito SB 1.5.23-31: Närada tells of his life
na manyate tasya niväraëaà janaù SB 1.5.23: Past birth of Närada Muni - son of a
SB 1.5.16: Only a very expert personality, retired maidservant engaged in the service of brähmaëas
from the material activities, deserves to understand during 4 months of rainy season
this knowledge. Through your descriptions of the SB 1.5.24: Mercy of the devotees, service to
transcendental activities of the Supreme Lord, you devotees, faith, and taking shelter of guru:
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Närada’s qualities as a boy impelled the impartial SB 1.5.34: Analogy: Does not a thing, applied
sages to bless him therapeutically, cure a disease which was caused by
te mayy apetäkhila-cäpale 'rbhake that very same thing?
dänte 'dhåta-kréòanake 'nuvartini SB 1.5.35: Whatever work is done for the
cakruù kåpäà yadyapi tulya-darçanäù satisfaction of the mission of the Lord is called
çuçrüñamäëe munayo 'lpa-bhäñiëi bhakti-yoga
SB 1.5.25: Desire for worship (spruha), bhakti, SB 1.5.36: Remembering Krishna while working
anartha-nivritti, nista and ruci: Power of the according to order of Krishna
remnants of food stuff - sins were at once SB 1.5.37: I offer respects to you, Bhagavän Kåsëa.
eradicated, he became purified in heart Let us respect Väsudeva, Pradyumna, Aniruddha
ucchiñöa-lepän anumodito dvijaiù and Saëkarñaëa (Balaräma) in our minds.
sakåt sma bhuïje tad-apästa-kilbiñaù oà namo bhagavate tubhyaà väsudeväya dhémahi
evaà pravåttasya viçuddha-cetasas pradyumnäyäniruddhäya namaù saìkarñaëäya ca
tad-dharma evätma-ruciù prajäyate SB 1.5.38: Importance of Transcendental sound
SB 1.5.26: Asakti, Bhava: hearing in the association vibration as a means of realization of the Lord’s
of devotees- taste for hearing of the Personality of form
Godhead increased SB 1.5.39: Närada Muni declares the above
SB 1.5.27: simply by hearing Narada developed explained method as completely perfect method
attraction of love for the Personality of Godhead based on his personal experience
SB 1.5.28: Prema: Further effects – Covering of SB 1.5.40: Please, therefore, describe the Almighty
passion and ignorance vanquished Lord's activities which you have learned by your
SB 1.5.29: Gentle in behavior, subjugated the vast knowledge of the Vedas, for that will satisfy
senses, was strictly following them with body and the hankerings of great learned men and at the
mind, all sins were eradicated in their service, in same time mitigate the miseries of the masses of
heart he had strong faith in them common people . Indeed, there is no other way to
SB 1.5.30-31: Most Confidential Knowledge get out of such miseries.
SB 1.5.30: As they were leaving, those bhakti-
vedäntas, who are very kind to poor-hearted souls,
instructed me in that most confidential subject
SB 1.5.31: By knowing about energies of Lord, one
can return to Him and personally meet Him.

SB 1.5.32-40: Närada advises Vyasa:

Reveal in his writing the principle of hearing
about the almighty Lord and working for Him.
SB 1.5.32-36: Process of Karma-Yoga
SB 1.5.32: Best remedial measure for removing all
troubles and miseries is to dedicate one's activities
to the service of the SPOG – Krishna
etat saàsücitaà brahmaàs täpa-traya-cikitsitam
yad éçvare bhagavati karma brahmaëi bhävitam
SB 1.5.33: The threefold miseries of material
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SB 1.6.14: Feeling tired I took bath in a river lake

SB 1.6. Conversation Between
and drank water. Thus got relief from exhaustion.
Närada and Vyäsadeva 15-17: Närada’s experiences during meditation
Link: Chp5 -> Chp6: Hearing about the past life of SB 1.6.15: Under shadow of Banyan tree, I
Narada, Vyasadev wanted to hear in detain meditated using my intelligence as suggested by
great sages.
SB 1.6.1-4: Vyäsadeva inquires into Närada life SB 1.6.16: Meditation advances to the stage of
SB 1.6.1: Further enquiries- Vyäsadeva wants to do bhäva & perception of actual presence of Lord
further enquiry into his life dhyäyataç caraëämbhojaà bhäva-nirjita-cetasä
autkaëöhyäçru-kaläkñasya hådy äsén me çanair
Inquiries of Vyäsadeva (Text 2-4)
hariù
SB 1.6.2: What did you [Närada] do after the
SB 1.6.17: Being exceedingly overpowered by
departure of the great sages?
SB 1.6.3: How did you pass your life after feelings of happiness, every part of my body
became separately enlivened. Being absorbed in an
initiation?&How did you attain this body, having
ocean of ecstasy, I could not see both myself and
quit your old one in due course?
SB 1.6.4: How the subject matter, which happened the Lord.
prior to this day of Brahmä, is still fresh in your premätibhara-nirbhinna- pulakäìgo 'tinirvåtaù
memory? änanda-samplave léno näpaçyam ubhayaà mune
SB 1.6.18-20: Närada’s experience of loosing that
form
SB 1.6.5-20: Närada speaks of the Lord’s
SB 1.6.18: Närada muni was perturbed on losing
appearance before Him
that form
SB 1.6.5: The great sages, departed for other places,
SB 1.6.19: Repeated attempts to concentrate and see
and I had to pass my life in this way
that form ->failed ->aggrieved & dissatisfied.
6-10: Närada’s mother bitten by a serpent
SB 1.6.6: Since He was her only offspring, she
SB 1.6.21-24: The Lord insrructs Närada
bound him with the tie of affection
SB 1.6.7: she could not maintain him properly - SB 1.6.20: Lord spoke to Närada Muni as a special
everyone is like a wooden doll in the hands of a gift out of His causeless mercy
puppet master.(Analogy) SB 1.6.21: Närada’s material taint - Lord spoke to
SB 1.6.8: He was a child of five years, dependent on Närada about ‘no more darshans in this lifetime’
his mother's affection had no experience of SB 1.6.22: Lord withdraws to increase Närada’s
different lands. intense desire for Him
SB 1.6.9 His mother, when going out one night to SB 1.6.23-24: Lord glorifies Devotional Service
milk a cow, was bitten on the leg by a serpent, SB 1.6.23:By service of the Absolute Truth (Serving
influenced by supreme time. My devotees), even for a few days, a devotee attains
SB 1.6.10: I took this as the special mercy of the firm and fixed intelligence in Me. Consequently he
Lord, who always desires benediction for His goes Spiritul world.
devotees, and so thinking, I started for the north. sat-sevayädérghayäpi jätä mayi dåòhä matiù
11-14: Life of a mendicant (Parivräjakäcärya) hitvävadyam imaà lokaà gantä maj-janatäm asi
SB 1.6.11-13: Närada muni travels through varieties SB 1.6.24: Even Time factor cannot interrupt one’s
of Lord’s creation: After my departure, I passed devotional service
through metropolises, towns, villages, animal 25-27: Närada follows instructions until death
farms, mines, agricultural lands, valleys, flower SB 1.6.25: Lord stopped speaking and Närada
gardens, nursery gardens … deep, dark and bowed his head in gratitude
dangerously fearful forests, which were the play SB 1.6.26: Thus I began chanting the holy name
yards of snakes, owls and jackals. and fame of the Lord by repeated recitation,
 
 
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ignoring all the formalities of the material world.

SB 1.7. The Son of Droëa Punished
So doing, I traveled all over the earth, fully
satisfied, humble and unenvious. Link: Saunaka Rsi asks about the Vyasadev’s
nämäny anantasya hata-trapaù paöhan activities after receiving instruction.
guhyäni bhadräëi kåtäni ca smaran
SB 1.7.1-7 Çréla Vyäsadeva’s meditation and
gäà paryaöaàs tuñöa-manä gata-spåhaù
samädhi
kälaà pratékñan vimado vimatsaraù
SB 1.7.1: Çré Çaunaka Åñi’s inquiry about Çréla
SB 1.6.27: Närada Muni meets death. Analogy:   as
Vyäsadeva’s further activities
lightning and illumination occur simultaneously.
SB 1.7.2: On the western bank of the River
Sarasvaté, which is intimately related with the
SB 1.6.28-33: Närada full perfection
Vedas, there is a cottage for meditation at
SB 1.6.28: Närada got spiritual body, Çamyäpräsa
SB 1.6.29: At the end of the millennium, when Lord SB 1.7.3: Çréla Vyäsadeva sat down to meditate
breathed at devastation, Narada muni entered after touching waters of purification.
along with Brahma into Lord’s body.
SB 1.6.30: After 1000 yuga cycles, when Brahma
SB 1.7.4-7: Vision of Vyasadev and glories of
woke up, I also appeared along with 10 rsis.
Bhagavatham
SB 1.6.31: Närada muni became a liberated
spaceman, SB 1.7.4: Vision of Vyasadev: Thus he fixed his
SB 1.6.32: Närada muni uses the Lord’s gift (the mind, perfectly engaging it by linking it in
véëä) to broadcast the Lord’s glories. devotional service [bhakti-yoga] without any tinge
deva-dattäm imäà véëäà svara-brahma- of materialism, and thus he saw the Absolute
vibhüñitäm Personality of Godhead along with His external
mürcchayitvä hari-kathäà gäyamänaç carämy energy, which was under full control.
aham bhakti-yogena manasi samyak praëihite 'male
SB 1.6.33: Power of transcendental chanting of apaçyat puruñaà pürëaà mäyäà ca tad-
Lord’s Holy activites - at once appears on the seat apäçrayam
of my heart, as if called for, as soon as I begin to SB 1.7.5: Living entity misidentifies himself under
chant His holy activities. illusory energy and suffers
pragäyataù sva-véryäëi tértha-pädaù priya-çraväù yayä sammohito jéva ätmänaà tri-guëätmakam
ähüta iva me çéghraà darçanaà yäti cetasi paro 'pi manute 'narthaà tat-kåtaà cäbhipadyate
SB 1.7.6: Remedial measures for the material
sufferings are suggested as Bhakti yoga, but the
SB 1.6.34-36: Närada concludes his instructions
mass of people do not know this, and therefore the
SB 1.6.34: Most suitable boat for material ocean-
learned Vyäsadeva compiled SB
the constant chanting of the transcendental
anarthopaçamaà säkñäd bhakti-yogam adhokñaje
activities of the Personality of Godhead.
lokasyäjänato vidväàç cakre sätvata-saàhitäm
etad dhy ätura-cittänäà mäträ-sparçecchayä
SB 1.7.7: Simply by giving aural reception to SB, the
muhuù
feeling for loving DS to Lord Kåñëa, sprouts up at
bhava-sindhu-plavo dåñöo hari-caryänuvarëanam
once to extinguish the fire of lamentation, illusion
SB 1.6.35: This process (devotional service to the
and fearfulness.
Personality of Godhead) is the best
yasyäà vai çrüyamäëäyäà kåñëe parama-püruñe
SB 1.6.36: Närada thus concludes the mysteries of
bhaktir utpadyate puàsaù çoka-moha-bhayäpahä
his transcendental realization,
SB 1.6.37: Çréla Närada Muni took leave
SB 1.6.38: Süta Gosvämé praises about Närada
muni
 
 
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SB 1.7.8-11: Çréla Vyäsadeva Teaches Çrémad- SB 1.7.21: Thereupon a glaring light spread in all
Bhägvatam to His son, Çréla Sukadev Goswami directions. Seeing his life in danger, he began to
SB 1.7.8: Çréla Vyäsadeva taught this compilation to address Lord Çré Kåñëa.
Sukdev Goswami, 22-26: Arjuna offers prayers to Lord Krishna
SB 1.7.9: Saunaka’s question: “Why Sukdev SB 1.7.22: Arjuna took shelter of Kåñëa’s help –
Goswami, a liberated soul indifferent to everything Giver of fearfulness
but took interest in SB?” kåñëa kåñëa mahä-bäho bhaktänäm abhayaìkara
SB 1.7.10: Suta’s reply – Ätmäräma verse (Even tvam eko dahyamänänäm apavargo 'si saàsåteù
liberated souls are attracted to qualities of Lord) SB 1.7.23: Lord Kåñëa is the original Personality of
ätmärämäç ca munayo nirgranthä apy urukrame Godhead - Expands all over the universe
kurvanty ahaitukéà bhaktim ittham-bhüta-guëo SB 1.7.24: Lord’s all merciful nature for the fallen
hariù souls
SB 1.7.11: Suta glorifies Sukdeva as transcendentally SB 1.7.25: Lord removes the burden of the world
powerful and also dear to lord’s devotees and benefits the exclusive devotees
SB 1.7.26: Arjuna presents the impending problem
[intolerable effulgence]
SB 1.7.12-14: Suta Goswami starts answering
27-28: Krsna gives solution to Arjuna
questions about Parikshit Maharaj
SB 1.7.27: Explains the cause of glare [of the effect
[asked by Saunaka in SB 1.4.9-12] of Asvatthama’s brahmastra]
SB 1.7.12: Süta Goswami now starts the SB 1.7.28: Solution given - only another brahmästra
transcendental narration of Kåñëa & Pandavas can counteract this weapon
SB 1.7.13-14: Story begins from the end of battle of SB 1.7.29: Arjuna casts his weapon to counteract
Kurkshetra – Açvatthämä killing the five sleeping SB 1.7.30: Effect of two Brahmästra - a great circle
sons of Draupadé. Duryodhana, however, of fire, covered all outer space and the whole
disapproved of the heinous act, and he was not firmament of planets.
pleased in the least. SB 1.7.31: Further effects - All the population of the
three worlds was scorched by the combined heat of
SB 1.7.15-17: Lamentation about the sons of the weapons
Pandavas SB 1.7.32: Kåñëa’s will executed - Arjuna at once
SB 1.7.15: Draupadé, the mother of the five children retracted both brahmästra weapons
began to cry in distress with eyes full of tears. SB 1.7.33: Enemy captured
Pacifying her, Arjuna spoke to her thus: SB 1.7.34: Lotus eyed Lord spoke to angry Arjuna.
SB 1.7.16: When I present you with the head of that
brähmaëa, Then, after burning your sons' bodies, SB 1.7.35-58: Exchange of Arguments Regarding
you can take your bath standing on his head. Killing of Açvatthämä
SB 1.7.17: Arjuna moves for action 35-39: Kåñëa supports killing by following
arguments
SB 1.7.18-34: Arjuna battles Açvatthämä SB 1.7.35: Arjuna, you should not show mercy to
SB 1.7.18: Açvatthämä fled in fear as Brahma fled Brahma bandhu for he has killed innocent boys in
in fear of Lord siva. their sleep.
SB 1.7.19: Açvatthämä took shelter of brahmästra SB 1.7.36: Kåñëa considers some of the codes of
SB 1.7.20: Incomplete Knowledgeof Açvatthämä: religious war - does not kill an enemy who is
He releases Brahmastra w/o having the knowledge careless, intoxicated, insane, asleep, afraid or
of how to retract it. devoid of his chariot. Nor does he kill a boy, a
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mattaà pramattam unmattaà SB 1.7.55: Arjuna selects the suggested compromise

suptaà bälaà striyaà jaòam to satisfy contradictory orders
prapannaà virathaà bhétaà SB 1.7.56: Prescribed punishments for relative of a
na ripuà hanti dharma-vit Brähmaëa never includes killing
SB 1.7.37: A cruel and wretched person who SB 1.7.57: Cutting the hair from his head, depriving
maintains his existence at the cost of others' lives him of his wealth and driving him from his
deserves to be killed for his own well-being residence
SB 1.7.38: Reminder about the promise made to SB 1.7.58: The sons of Päëòu and Draupadé,
Draupadé overwhelmed with grief, performed the proper
SB 1.7.39: This man is an assassin and murderer of rituals for the dead bodies of their relatives.
your own family members. Not only that, but he
has also dissatisfied his master. He is but the burnt
remnants of his family. Kill him immediately.
SB 1.7.40: Passed the test of Kåñëa - Arjuna, a great
soul, did not like the idea of killing him
SB 1.7.41: Açvatthämä handed over to Draupadé
42-48: Mild and gentle nature of Draupadé SB 1.8. Prayers by Queen Kunté and
SB 1.7.42: Draupadé showed him due respects
SB 1.7.43: She could not tolerate Açvatthämä's Parékñit Saved
being bound by ropes, she said: Release him, for he Link: Continuing with events after Kurukshetra
is a brähmaëa, our spiritual master. battle.

44-48: Draupadé puts forward the arguments SB 1.8.1: Süta Gosvämé said: Päëòavas, desiring to
against killing deliver water to the dead relatives, went to the
SB 1.7.44: Obligation to guru Ganges with Draupadé. The ladies walked in front.
SB 1.7.45: Killing son means killing father SB 1.8.2: Purificatory bathing in Ganges
SB 1.7.46: Never insult and cause pain to the
respectable order – SB 1.8.3-6: Pacification of Pandavas
SB 1.7.47: My lord, do not make the wife of SB 1.8.3: All overwhelmed with grief. Lord Kåñëa
Droëäcärya cry like me. She need not cry was also there.
constantly like me. SB 1.8.4: Lord Çré Kåñëa and the munis began to
SB 1.7.48: If the kingly administrative order, pacify those who were shocked and affected by
offends the brähmaëa order and enrages them, then awakening to the platform of knowledge
that fire burns royal family. SB 1.8.5: Duryodhna and party usurped kingdom of
SB 1.7.49: Yudhiñöhira Maharaja supported Yudhistir. By Lord’s grace they all died. Others also
Draupadé’s arguments which were in accordance died, their duration of life having decreased for
with the principles of religion , glorious, full of their rough handling of the hair of Queen
mercy and equity, and without duplicity. Draupadé.
SB 1.7.50: All agreed to the words of yudhistir SB 1.8.6: Lord Çré Kåñëa caused yudhistir Maharaj
maharaj. to perform 3 horse sacrifices. His fame spread like
SB 1.7.51: Bhima disagreed Indra.
SB 1.7.52: Lords began to speak as follows. 7: Lord departing to Dvärakä
SB 1.7.53-54: Sri Kåñëa said: A friend of a SB 1.8.7: Lord Çré Kåñëa then prepared for His
brähmaëa is not to be killed, but if he is an departure. After being worshipped by sages, Lord
aggressor he must be killed. Fulfill promise to reciprocated them.
draupadi and satisfy Bhima and Me.

 
 
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SB 1.8.8-16: Lord saves Parikshit Maharaj in the namasye puruñaà tvädyam éçvaraà prakåteù
womb param
8-10: Uttarä cries out for help alakñyaà sarva-bhütänäm antar bahir avasthitam
SB 1.8.8: As soon as Lord seated on chariot, uttara Link: Krsna: If I am in and out, why nobody
came running in fear. approach Me
SB 1.8.9: Addressing the Lord -Only Lord can be a SB 1.8.19: Lord’s irreproachability is compared to a
true savior dressed actor
pähi pähi mahä-yogin deva-deva jagat-pate mäyä-javanikäcchannam ajïädhokñajam
nänyaà tvad abhayaà paçye yatra måtyuù avyayam
parasparam na lakñyase müòha-dåçä naöo näöyadharo yathä
SB 1.8.10: A fiery iron arrow is coming towards me SB 1.8.20: Mood of humility exhibited – Only
fast. Let it burn me, but save this embroyo. paramahamsas can know you. How a women can
11-14: Lord protects the Päëòavas know lord
SB 1.8.11: Suta Goswami: Having patiently heard Link: kunti: My brother and sister-in-law are
her words, Lord understood that asvathama threw fortunate
brahmastra weapon. SB 1.8.21:
SB 1.8.12: Seeing glaring Brahmasta, pandavas took kåñëäya väsudeväya devaké-nandanäya ca
their weapons. nanda-gopa-kumäräya govindäya namo namaù
SB 1.8.13: Lord took up His Sudarçana disc to Link: Kunti: I am also fortunate because I could see
protect Pandavas Your beautiful form
SB 1.8.14: Lord Krsna, who is paramatma, covers SB 1.8.22: Further glorification of Lord’s lotus like
the embryo by His personal energy. bodily feature
15-16: Lord has inconceivable powers to protect namaù paìkaja-näbhäya namaù paìkaja-mäline
SB 1.8.15: Lord’s energies can counteract most namaù paìkaja-neträya namas te paìkajäìghraye
irresistible energies 23-27: Kuntédevé’s personal experience of Lord’s
yadyapy astraà brahma-çiras grace – The most intimate shelter
tv amoghaà cäpratikriyam Link: Kunti: But I am more fortunate than devaki.
vaiñëavaà teja äsädya U saved my sons while not devaki’s sons.
samaçämyad bhågüdvaha SB 1.8.23: Lord saved Devaki from Kamsas
SB 1.8.16: O brähmaëas, do not think this to be imprisonment and Kunté & her children from a
especially wonderful. By His own transcendental series of constant dangers
energy, He maintains and annihilates all material Link: Recalls the Lord’s protection at various times.
things, although He Himself is unborn. SB 1.8.24: Your Lordship has protected us from
• Poisoned cake,
SB 1.8.17-43: Kuntédevé begins to offer prayers to • Great fire,
the departing Lord • Cannibals,
SB 1.8.17: Kuntédevé the chaste devotee of the Lord, • Vicious assembly,
and her five sons and Draupadé addressed Lord • Exile in the forest
Kåñëa • Battle fought.
Link: You are not my nephew, but You are • Now from weapon of Açvatthämä.
Supreme Lord. [Links between the prayers from Link: Dangers are great blessings to me
SVCT] SB 1.8.25: Prays for repeated calamities
SB 1.8.18: Kuntédevé offers obeisances unto Lord vipadaù santu täù çaçvat tatra tatra jagad-guro
Kåñëa bhavato darçanaà yat syäd apunar bhava-
darçanam
Link: Security of mat world is actually danger
 
 
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26-27: Qualifying to approach the Lord remembering, worshiping and so on in order that
SB 1.8.26: Material advancement can be an the conditioned souls suffering from material pangs
impediment might take advantage and gain liberation.
janmaiçvarya-çruta-çrébhir edhamäna-madaù bhave 'smin kliçyamänänämavidyä-käma-
pumän karmabhiù
naivärhaty abhidhätuà vai tväm akiïcana-gocaram çravaëa-smaraëärhäëi
SB 1.8.27: kariñyann iti kecana
• Lord is the property of materially 36: Potency of Devotional Processes
impoverished SB 1.8.36: Process of devotional service qualifies
• Neutral to impersonalists one to see the Lord
• Liberation to seeking devotees çåëvanti gäyanti gåëanty abhékñëaçaù
Link: Lord destroys those who offend His devotees smaranti nandanti tavehitaà janäù
SB 1.8.28: In distributing Your mercy, You are ta eva paçyanty acireëa tävakaà
equal to everyone. The dissensions between living bhava-pravähoparamaà padämbujam
beings are due to social intercourse. (Your acts are 37-40: Desperately persuading the Lord for more
confusing) association and staying longer
Link: Kunti: Who will decide truth about You if SB 1.8.37: Complete dependence on Lord: Are You
there is disagreement leaving us when all kings are at enmity with us? We
SB 1.8.29: have no one else to protect us.
• Lord, no one can understand Your SB 1.8.38: If You do not look upon us, all our fame
transcendental pastimes and activities, along with the Päëòavas and Yadus,
• People only imagine that You are partial. will end at once.
30-31: Inconceivable nature of the Lord’s birth SB 1.8.39: Absence of Lord will bring ill-luck
and activities SB 1.8.40: All prosperity depends on Lord’s mercy
SB 1.8.30: Contradictory and bewildering nature of Link: Kunti: If you are here-yadus suffer, if you go
Lord’s transcendental pastime –pandus suffer..so
janma karma ca viçvätmann ajasyäkartur ätmanaù SB 1.8.41: Sever my ties of family affection
tiryaì-nèñiñu yädaùsu tad atyanta-viòambanam atha viçveça viçvätman viçva-mürte svakeñu me
Link: Kunti: Because of this, I relish Your pasttimes sneha-päçam imaà chindhi dåòhaà päëòuñu
SB 1.8.31: Fear personified is fearful of You. But våñëiñu
You feared Yasoda Maya. This pastimes bewilder Link: Krsna: Do you want Brahman realization?
me. Why r u cutting relationship with My devotees and
32-35: Several opinions on Lord’s birth thus Me?
SB 1.8.32: To glorify the pious kings like SB 1.8.42: O Lord of Madhu, as the Ganges forever
Yudhiñöhira Mahäräja, and please king Yadu flows to the sea without hindrance, let my
SB 1.8.32: To glorify Yadu vamsa: Lord’s attraction be constantly drawn unto You without
appearance is like sandalwood appearing in Malaya being diverted to anyone else.
hills tvayi me 'nanya-viñayä matir madhu-pate 'sakåt
kecid ähur ajaà jätaà puëya-çlokasya kértaye ratim udvahatäd addhä gaìgevaugham udanvati
yadoù priyasyänvaväye malayasyeva candanam SB 1.8.43: Kuntédevé summarizes the glories of
SB 1.8.33: To answer the prayers of Väsudeva and Supreme Lord. And offers respects to Lord.
Devaké, to kill asuras and for the welfare of all
people SB 1.8.44: Lord’s enchanting response to the
SB 1.8.34: In response to Brahmä’s prayers prayers
SB 1.8.35: And yet others say that You appeared to SB 1.8.44: Lord smiles in response to Kuntédevé’s
rejuvenate the devotional service of hearing, prayers.
 
 
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SB 1.8.45-52: Lord’s interactions with aggrieved SB 1.9. The Passing Away of

Yudhisthir Maharaj
SB 1.8.45: Nobody could stop the Lord from going
Bhéñmadeva in the Presence of Lord
except Yudhisthir Maharaj Kåñëa
SB 1.8.46: Aggrieved Yudhisthir could not be Link: Chp8 -> Chp9: Krsna takes aggrieved
pacified Yudhistira to Bhismadev
SB 1.8.47: Yudhiñöhira Mahäräja is aggrieved like a
common materialistic man
SB 1.9.1-4: Päëòavas visit Bhéñmadeva’s Deathbed
48-52: Yudhisthira’s lamentation
SB 1.9.1: Aggrieved Yudhiñöhira Mahäräja went to
SB 1.8.48: My heart is full of ignorance. This body
the scene of massacre, where Bhéñmadeva was lying
which is meant for others, has killed many.
on a bed of arrows
SB 1.8.49: Many innocent people are killed, I will
SB 1.9.2: Associates accompanied – all the brothers
not be relieved from hell.
& also Vyäsa, åñis like Dhaumya (learned priest of
SB 1.8.50: King, killing for right cause, does not get
Päëòavas) & others
entangled, but it is not applicable to me.
SB 1.9.3: Kåñëa & Arjuna also accompanied - Royal
SB 1.8.51: No material welfare act can help to atone
appearance of Yudhiñöhira Mahäräja (Pandavas)
for the sin of killing many friends of women.
SB 1.9.4: Offering respects to Bhéñmadeva
SB 1.8.52: Atonement cannot purify: it is not
possible to counteract the killing of men by
SB 1.9.5-8: Assembly at Bhéñmadeva’s Deathbed
sacrificing animals. Analogy: (i) It is not possible to
filter muddy water through mud, (ii) purify a wine- SB 1.9.5: Great souls from all over (the åñis amongst
stained pot with wine. the demigods, brähmaëas and kings) had assembled
SB 1.9.6-7: Sages like Parvata Muni, Närada,
Dhaumya, Vyäsa, Båhadaçva, Bharadväja and
Paraçuräma
SB 1.9.8: Many others were there like Çukadeva
Gosvämé and other purified souls, Kaçyapa and
Äìgirasa

SB 1.9.9-10: Bhéñmadeva welcomes the Lord and

other visitors
SB 1.9.9: Bhéñmadeva welcomed them according to
time and place
SB 1.9.10: Bhéñmadeva worshipped the Lord in full
knowledge of His glories (Prabhava jna)

SB 1.9.11-17: Bhéñmadeva pacifies and encourages

the Päëòavas
SB 1.9.11: Pandavas sat nearby silently overtaken by
affection. Bhéñmadeva was also overwhelmed by
love and affection.
SB 1.9.12: Bhéñmadeva sympathizes with the
sufferings & assures complete protection by the
brähmaëas, Lord and religious principles
aho kañöam aho 'nyäyyaà
yad yüyaà dharma-nandanäù
 
 
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jévituà närhatha kliñöaà bhaktyäveçya mano yasmin väcä yan-näma

vipra-dharmäcyutäçrayäù kértayan
SB 1.9.13: Considers the even doubly lamentable tyajan kalevaraà yogé mucyate käma-karmabhiù
destiny of Kuntédevé SB 1.9.24: Bhéñma prays for Lord’s presence in 4
SB 1.9.14: Inevitable time, under whose control handed form before him while he quits his body
everyone in every planet is carried sa deva-devo bhagavän pratékñatäà
sarvaà käla-kåtaà manye kalevaraà yävad idaà hinomy aham
bhavatäà ca yad-apriyam prasanna-häsäruëa-locanollasan-
sapälo yad-vaçe loko mukhämbujo dhyäna-pathaç catur-bhujaù
väyor iva ghanävaliù
SB 1.9.15: Wonders and marvels the influence of SB 1.9.25-28: Bhéñmadeva instructs Yudhiñöhira
inevitable time – Unavoidable reverses in the Mahäräja on ruler ship
battlefield in spite of perfect material and spiritual SB 1.9.25: Suta: Yudhiñöhira heard Bhéñma in that
resources appealing tone & inquired from Bhéñmadeva
SB 1.9.16: No one can know the plan of the Lord SB 1.9.26: Explained about Varëäçrama
[Çré Kåñëa]. Even though great philosophers inquire SB 1.9.27: He explained about - Acts of charity,
exhaustively, they are bewildered. Raja-dharma, Activities of salvation, Duties of
na hy asya karhicid räjan pumän veda vidhitsitam women & Duties of devotees
yad vijijïäsayä yuktä muhyanti kavayo 'pi hi SB 1.9.28: Described occupational duties of
SB 1.9.17: Accept the plan and obey it different orders and statuses of life, citing instances
from history
SB 1.9.18-24: Glorifies the Position of Kåñëa as
Supreme Personality of Godhead SB 1.9.29-43: Bhéñmadeva’s Final Moments
SB 1.9.18: Bhéñmadeva as an authority - glorifies Çré SB 1.9.29: Auspicious time of Sun’s changing course
Kåñëa as the inconceivable, original SPoG into northern hemisphere arrived
eña vai bhagavän säkñäd ädyo näräyaëaù pumän SB 1.9.30: The man who spoke on 1000’s subjects,
mohayan mäyayä lokaà güòhaç carati våñëiñu 1000’s meanings, fought 1000’s battles withdrew
SB 1.9.19: Lord Çiva, Närada the sage amongst the mind and focused on Lord.
demigods, and Kapila, the incarnation of Godhead, SB 1.9.31: Effects of ‘Pure Meditation on Çré
know Lord’s activites but not intentions. Kåñëa’: he attained the state transcendental to all
SB 1.9.20: By ignorance only you thought Lord to matter entering the state of deep prayers
be Your cousin, friend etc., Link: I give gifts of thoughts to my Lord who came
21-24: Further Understanding of the Nature of at my death bed.
that Supreme Person 32-42: He offers prayers to the Supreme Lord
SB 1.9.21: He is the Absolute personality of SB 1.9.32: Bhéñmadeva desires to invest his
godhead, Manifests as Super soul & Devoid of all thinking, feeling & willing
material conception of life SB 1.9.33: Bhéñmadeva meditates on Lord’s
SB 1.9.22: Yet, despite His being equally kind to attractive features
everyone, He has graciously come before me while tri-bhuvana-kamanaà tamäla-varëaà
I am ending my life, for I am His unflinching ravi-kara-gaura-varämbaraà dadhäne
servitor. vapur alaka-kulävåtänanäbjaà
tathäpy ekänta-bhakteñu paçya bhüpänukampitam vijaya-sakhe ratir astu me 'navadyä
yan me 'süàs tyajataù säkñät kåñëo darçanam SB 1.9.34: Bhéñmadeva being a devotee in chivalrous
ägataù mood
SB 1.9.23: Bhakti-yoga reveals the Lord yudhi turaga-rajo-vidhümra-viñvak-
kaca-lulita-çramaväry-alaìkåtäsye
 
 
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mama niçita-çarair vibhidyamäna-

SB 1.10 Departure of Lord Kåñëa
tvaci vilasat-kavace 'stu kåñëa ätmä
SB 1.9.35: Bhéñmadeva meditates on Lord’s for Dvärakä
causeless mercy, affection on His pure devotee, Link: After satisfying Yudhistir Maharaj Krsna
&His equally distributed mercy starts to Dvaraka.
SB 1.9.36: Lord eradicated Arjuna’s ignorance by
delivering transcendental knowledge. May His SB 1.10.1: Çaunaka Åñi inquires about the rule of
lotus feet always remain object of my attraction. Mahäräja Yudhiñöhira
SB 1.9.37: Fulfilling my desire and sacrificing His
own promise, He got down from the chariot, took SB 1.10.2-6: Suta Goswami replies about the
up its wheel, and ran towards me hurriedly, just as kingdom of Yudhiñöhira Mahäräja
a lion goes to kill an elephant. He even dropped His
SB 1.10.2: Kuru dynasty was exhausted by the
outer garment on the way.
bamboo fire of anger & Kåñëa was very pleased by
sva-nigamam apahäya mat-pratijïäm
re-establishing Yudhiñöhira Mahäräja
åtam adhikartum avapluto rathasthaù SB 1.10.3: Mahäräja Yudhiñöhira, after being
dhåta-ratha-caraëo 'bhyayäc caladgur enlightened by Bhéñmadeva and Lord Çré Kåñëa,
harir iva hantum ibhaà gatottaréyaù engaged himself in matters of perfect knowledge.
SB 1.9.38: Bhéñmadeva aspires for Lord’s personal Thus he ruled over the earth and seas and was
(not impersonal) feature as His destination followed by his younger brothers.
SB 1.9.39: Prays for Lord being the ultimate object
SB 1.10.4-5: Prosperous kingdom: During the reign
of attraction at the time of death
of Mahäräja Yudhiñöhira, Rain is more than
SB 1.9.40: Meditates on Lord’s relation with the
needed, earth produced in profusion, milk from
gopés and the exalted devotion of the gopés
fatty cow bags moistened earth. The rivers, oceans,
SB 1.9.41: Bhéñmadeva remember the worship of
hills, mountains, forests, creepers and active drugs,
Lord Kåñëa during Räjasüya sacrifice by everyone
in every season, paid their tax quota to the King in
SB 1.9.42: Bhéñmadeva meditates with full
profusion.
concentration on Lord’s personal form - the
SB 1.10.6: Yudhistira’s happy subjects: Subjects
ultimate realization of Bhéñmadeva
were not at any time disturbed by mental agonies,
SB 1.9.43: Bhéñmadeva attained nirvikalpa-samädhi
diseases, or excessive heat or cold.

SB 1.9.44-49: Honoring Bhéñmadeva’s Departure

SB 1.10.7-8: Kåñëa gets ready to depart
and the events thereafter
SB 1.10.7: Kåñëa starts for Dvärakä
SB 1.9.44: Bhéñmadeva merged into the unlimited SB 1.10.8: Lord took permission of yudhistir. He
eternity of supreme Absolute offered obeisances to Yudhistir, embraced others
SB 1.9.45: Bhéñmadeva’s departure was shown and received obeisances from some others. Got into
honor & recognition chariot
SB 1.9.46: Funeral performed
SB 1.9.47: Great sages glorified Lord Kåñëa with
SB 1.10.9-14: Intensity of Lord’s attractive
vedic hymns, & then returned to their hermitages
influence seen
SB 1.9.48: Yudhiñöhira Mahäräja, along with Kåñëa,
went back to Hastinäpura & consoled others SB 1.10.9-10: All the devotees, unable to tolerate
SB 1.9.49: Yudhiñöhira Mahäräja ruled, guided by separation, nearly fainted
his uncle and Supreme Lord Kåñëa. SB 1.10.11-12: Considering the Päëòavas intimate
connections, how could they tolerate such
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attraction.They looked at Lord with unblinking såjaty avaty atti na tatra sajjate
eyes. SB 1.10.25: Lord descends into the material world
SB 1.10.14: Uncontrollable tears – Female relatives SB 1.10.26: How supremely glorified is the dynasty
struggled to control their tears to avoid any of King Yadu, and how virtuous is the land of
misfortune Mathurä, where the supreme leader of all living
beings, the husband of the goddess of fortune, has
SB 1.10.15-19: Lord was appropriately honored taken His birth and wandered in His childhood.
SB 1.10.15: Instruments were sounded to honor the aho alaà çläghyatamaà yadoù kulam
Lord aho alaà puëyatamaà madhor vanam
SB 1.10.16: Flowers showered - Ladies got up to the yad eña puàsäm åñabhaù çriyaù patiù
top of the palace & showered flowers. They sva-janmanä caìkramaëena cäïcati
exhibited shyness & affection SB 1.10.27: Dvärakä more glorious than heavens -
SB 1.10.17: Arjuna takes up the umbrella, made off Lord Kåñëa, glances & favors everyone with sweet
jewels, etc smiles
SB 1.10.18: Uddhava & Sätyaki began to fan the SB 1.10.28: Wives of Krsna would have performed
Lord vows baths, fire sacrifice etc., to constantly relish
SB 1.10.19: Benedictions were being offered to the now the nectar from His lips [by kissing]. The gopis
Lord would often faint just by expecting such favors.
SB 1.10.29: Glorifies the queensofDvärakä
SB 1.10.20-30: Ladies on the rooftops of SB 1.10.30: Mercy of Lord Krishna on His queens:
All these women auspiciously glorified their lives
Hastinäpura talk about the Lord’s Glories
despite their being without individuality and
SB 1.10.20: Very pleasing talks: Talks of ladies who
without purity. Lord never left them and always
were absorbed in the Lord’s transcendental
present gifts to them.
qualities, were more attractive than Vedic hymns
anyonyam äsét saïjalpa uttama-çloka-cetasäm
kauravendra-pura-stréëäà sarva-çruti-mano-haraù SB 1.10.31-36: Lord departs and proceeds towards
Dwarka
Link: Spoke in santa rasa (reverence) SB 1.10.31: Lord reciprocates with the ladies of
SB 1.10.21: Recognizes Kåñëa as the original PoG & Hastinäpura
Living beings merge into Him, after annihilation SB 1.10.32: Mahäräja Yudhiñöhira arranged four
Link: Lord transcendental even in creation divisions of defense to accompany the Lord
SB 1.10.22: Lord desired to create and placed jivas SB 1.10.33: Päëòavas overwhelmed with future
in guidance of external energy. thought of separation&Lord persuaded them to
return to their homes
Link: But Lord is perceivable now!
SB 1.10.34-35: Lord passed through various
SB 1.10.23: Devotional service is the best process
provinces to reach Dvärakä
for reformation, purification and to experience
SB 1.10.36: Welcomes offered on the way&Lord
Lord’s form
performed His evening rites very carefully during
sa vä ayaà yat padam atra sürayo
His journey
jitendriyä nirjita-mätariçvanaù
paçyanti bhakty-utkalitämalätmanä
nanv eña sattvaà parimärñöum arhati
SB 1.10.24: Appreciates Krsna’s form as most
confidential
sa vä ayaà sakhy anugéta-sat-katho
vedeñu guhyeñu ca guhya-vädibhiù
ya eka éço jagad-ätma-lélayä
 
 
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SB 1.11. Lord Kåñëa's Entrance into SB 1.11.11-15: City of Dvärakä described

SB 1.11.11: City of Dvärakä was protected by Våñëis
Dvärakä SB 1.11.12: City was filled with opulences of all
Link: Chp10 -> Chp11: After describing Krsna seasons
leaving Hastinapur, Suta Goswami describes Krsna SB 1.11.13: Festive signs - Flags, garlands & painted
entering Dwaraka signs & slogans were giving shades
SB 1.11.14: Cleansed & scented, auspicious seeds
SB 1.11.1-3: Lord’s sound dispels all the fear and and fruits
encourages all the devotees SB 1.11.15: Every house prepared for the Lord’s
SB 1.11.1: Lord heralds His arrival by His worship
auspicious conchshell.
SB 1.11.2: Effect of Lord on conchshell - reddened SB 1.11.16-22: Reception to Lord and Lord’s
by the touch of His transcendental lips. reciprocation
SB 1.11.3: Effect of sound on citizens - all the fear SB 1.11.16-17: All the close relativesabandoned their
dispelled, they ran very fast towards the Lord activities and rushed to welcome the Lord
SB 1.11.18: They offered respects, saturated with
SB 1.11.4-10: Citizens welcome the Lord by gifts affection
and glorifications SB 1.11.19: Many prostitutes assembled to meet the
SB 1.11.4: Citizens welcomed the Lord with their Lord with great eagerness
respective presentations SB 1.11.20: Different sections of communitydid
SB 1.11.5: Citizens began to speak in ecstatic performances to welcome the Lord
language 21-22: Lord reciprocated appropriately with
6-10: Citizens welcome the Lord by following everyone
words SB 1.11.21: Krishna duly honored each and
SB 1.11.6: Indicates the incomparable supremacy of everyone
the Lord: worshiped by all demigods, ultimate rest, SB 1.11.22: Lord properly greeted in terms of rank
supreme transcendental Lord, and inevitable time and position
cannot exert its influence upon Lord
SB 1.11.7: Recognizes the Lord as the creator, SB 1.11.23-27: Lord enters the city and passes
mother, father, Lord, well-wisher, spiritual master through various routes
and worshipable deity, Relates their experience of SB 1.11.23: Lord entered the city, accompanied by
following in His footsteps, Prays for continued the glorifications, especially by brähmaëas
mercy & blessings of the Lord 24-27: Looking at the beauty of the Lord is a
bhaväya nas tvaà bhava viçva-bhävana great festival
tvam eva mätätha suhåt-patiù pitä SB 1.11.24: Response of the ladies– went up to the
tvaà sad-gurur naù paramaà ca daivataà roofs to have a look at the passing Lord
yasyänuvåttyä kåtino babhüvima SB 1.11.25: Lord’s beauty is insatiable
SB 1.11.8: Appreciates their own good fortune & SB 1.11.26: Lord’s beauty is described(chest&face,
the vision (darçan) of Lord’s smiling face arms&lotus feet)
SB 1.11.9: Separation appears unbearably long çriyo niväso yasyoraù päna-pätraà mukhaà dåçäm
SB 1.11.10: Existence becomes difficult in bähavo loka-pälänäà säraìgäëäà padämbujam
separation from the Lord SB 1.11.27: Lord’s beauty while walking on the
Lord entered the city of Dvärakä and road
acknowledged all their greetings sitätapatra-vyajanair upaskåtaù
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piçaìga-väsä vana-mälayä babhau

SB 1.12. Birth of Emperor Parikshit
ghano yathärkoòupa-cäpa-vaidyutaiù
Link: Describing the birth of Parikshit Suta
Goswami has went on describing the journey of
SB 1.11.28-29: Dealings with the mothers in the
Lord Krsna, now Saunaka Rsi is reminding his
house of His father
question about Parikshit maharaj
SB 1.11.28: Reciprocations with mothers headed by
Devaké
SB 1.12.1-3: Inquiries about Maharaj Parikshit
SB 1.11.29: Symptoms of deep motherly affection,
SB 1.12.1: Saunaka Rsi renews the topics of
tears, embrace, milk sprang from breasts
Maharaj Parikshit – he was saved by the Supreme
Lord in womb
SB 1.11.30-35: Dealings with the queens in the
SB 1.12.2: Expressed a desire to hear about his
palaces
birth, death and destiny after death
SB 1.11.30: Meeting Wives – Lord entered His SB 1.12.3: Expressed further desire to hear about
palaces, where His wives lived. Maharaj Parikshit
SB 1.11.31: Response of the queens -they rejoiced
within their minds seeing lord after long time
SB 1.12.4-6: Maharaja Yudhisthir provides a
SB 1.11.32: Insuperable ecstasies of the queens
perfect family background for Maharaj
manifests as embraces –Tears rolled down cheeks
Parikshit’s birth
SB 1.11.33: Queens (Goddess of fortune) always
found the Lord’s lotus feet newer and newer SB 1.12.4: Maharaja Yudhisthir as an example of
yadyapy asau pärçva-gato raho-gatas perfect Krishna Conscious leader
tathäpi tasyäìghri-yugaà navaà navam SB 1.12.5: Yudhisthir’s name and fame reached
pade pade kä virameta tat-padäc higher planets
caläpi yac chrér na jahäti karhicit SB 1.12.6: Yudhisthir had no attraction for worldly
opulence& completely absorbed in Lord’s service
SB 1.11.34: Lord (the supreme enjoyer) was pacified
kià te kämäù sura-spärhä mukunda-manaso dvijäù
after killing& He did not participate personally
adhijahrur mudaà räjïaù kñudhitasya yathetare
SB 1.11.35: Lord enjoyed with the queens
transcendentally
SB 1.12.7-11: Lord protects child Parikshit in the
SB 1.11.36-39: Transcendental character of the womb
Supreme Lord SB 1.12.7: Child Parikshit saw the Supreme Lord
SB 1.11.36: Lord’s senses could not be agitated within the womb
uddäma-bhäva-piçunämala-valgu-häsa- SB 1.12.8: Lord’s features as appeared in the womb:
vréòävaloka-nihato madano 'pi yäsäm thumb high, beautiful, yellow garments, golden
sammuhya cäpam ajahät pramadottamäs tä helmet
aìguñöha-mätram amalaà sphurat-puraöa-
yasyendriyaà vimathituà kuhakair na çekuù
maulinam
SB 1.11.37: Lord is completely unattached and
unaffected by matter apévya-darçanaà çyämaà taòid väsasam acyutam
SB 1.11.38: Declares the transcendental nature of SB 1.12.9: Further Features: Enriched with four
Lord and even His surrendered devotees hands, earrings of molten gold and eyes blood red
etad éçanam éçasya prakåti-stho 'pi tad-guëaiù with fury. Moving with club looked like shooting
star.
na yujyate sadätma-sthair yathä buddhis tad-
äçrayä SB 1.12.10: Lord counteracted the heat of
Brahmastra
SB 1.11.39: Even queens of Lord could not
SB 1.12.11: Lord disappeared from there after
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Earth Forbearing
SB 1.12.12-17: Ceremonies during Maharaj as his parents Tolerant
Parikshit’s Birth SB Like Brahmä or in equanimity of
SB 1.12.12: Maharaj Parikshit’s birth was favored 1.12.23 his grandfather mind
by all good signs of zodiac Yudhiñöhira
SB 1.12.13: Yudhisthir arranged the purificatory Lord Çiva munificent
process for Parikshit. SPoG Näräyaëa, the resort of
SB 1.12.14: Yudhisthir distributed charity to shelter of the GoF everyone,
learned brahmanas SB as good as Lord by following in His
SB 1.12.15: Being satisfied with the charity, they 1.12.24 Çré Kåñëa footsteps
informed that Parikshit was certainly in the line of King Rantideva. In magnanimity
Purus Mahäräja Yayäti. in religion
SB 1.12.16: The spotless child has been protected by SB Bali Mahäräja in patience
the Lord to oblige your dynasty 1.12.25 Prahläda staunch devotee of
SB 1.12.17: Child will be famous as Vishnu- Mahäräja Lord Kåñëa
rata&would be a first-class devotee SB 1.12.26: Father of kings who will be like
tasmän nämnä viñëu-räta iti loke bhaviñyati sages&chastiser of the upstarts and the
na sandeho mahä-bhäga mahä-bhägavato mahän quarrelsome
SB 1.12.27: He will take advantage of advance
SB 1.12.18-29: Brahmanas predict child notice of his death
Parikshit’s future qualities SB 1.12.28: He will submit to bona fide hearing
SB 1.12.18: Yudhisthir inquires more confidentially process
about Parikshit SB 1.12.29: Maharaj Yudhistira awards Vipras
Verse Person Quality
SB King Ikñväku, son in maintaining all SB 1.12.30-36: Parikshit Maharaj grows &
1.12.19 of Manu, those who are born Performance of Yajna by Yudhishthir Maharaj
SB Lord Räma for following the SB 1.12.30: Child will be called ‘Parikshit’
1.12.19 brahminical (Examiner)
principles, especially SB 1.12.31: Royal prince developed luxuriantly like
in being true to his moon in the waxing fortnight
promise SB 1.12.32: Maharaja Yudhisira considered
SB King Çibi of the a munificent donor performing horse sacrifice & desired to collect
1.12.20 Uçénara country of charity and wealth for these sacrifice
protector of the SB 1.12.33: All brothers helpedto collect sufficient
surrendered, riches from the north (left by king Marutta)
SB Bharata, the son expand the name SB 1.12.34: Sacrifice performedand pleased the
1.12.20 of Duñyanta. and fame of his Lord Hari
family SB 1.12.35: Lord Krishna supervised yajnas
SB Arjuna Amongst great personally
1.12.21 bowmen, SB 1.12.36: Lord stayed for some time and then left
Fire Irresistible for Dvarka
Ocean Unsurpassable
SB Lion Strong
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SB 1.13.12: Vidura related everything, except the

SB 1.13. Dhåtaräñöra Quits Home
news of the annihilation of Yadus
Link: After describing the birth of Parikshit, Suta SB 1.13.13: Compassionate Vidura could not stand
Goswami starts describing the events leading to the to see the Päëòavas distressed. Therefore he did not
coronation of Parikshit Maharaj. disclose this unbearable incident.

SB 1.13.1-5: Vidura returns from pilgrimage SB 1.13.14-17: Vidura purpose in staying

SB 1.13.1: After receiving knowledge from
SB 1.13.14: Vidura stayed to benefit others and
Maitreya, Vidura returned to Hastinäpura
especially dhritarastra.SB 1.13.15: Identity of
SB 1.13.2: After established in the loving DS of
Vidura: Aryamä had temporarily substituted
Lord Kåñëa, Vidura retired from putting questions
Vidura on the post of Yamaräja.
to Maitreya
SB 1.13.16: Having won his kingdom and got
SB 1.13.3-4: When they saw Vidura return to the
competent descendent Mahäräja Yudhiñöhira
palace, all the inhabitants. Analogy: It so appeared
reigned peacefully and enjoyed uncommon
that they had regained their consciousness after a
opulence
long period.
SB 1.13.17: Imperceptible time overcomes materially
SB 1.13.5: They exchanged obeisances and
attached.
welcomed each other with embraces.
evaà gåheñu saktänäà pramattänäà tad-éhayä
atyakrämad avijïätaù kälaù parama-dustaraù
SB 1.13.6-13: Mahäräja Yudhiñöhira arranges
reception and talks were exchanged
SB 1.13.18-28: Vidura chastises Dhritarastra
SB 1.13.6: Mahäräja Yudhiñöhira offered sitting
SB 1.13.18: Vidura spoke: My dear King, please get
accommodations and a reception
out of here immediately. Do not delay. Just see how
SB 1.13.7: Vidura was sumptuously fed, given
fear has overtaken you.
sufficient rest, comfortably seated & all the talks
Link: Even those who can prevent time also fear it
were exchanged
SB 1.13.19: "No Remedy possible for this
8-11: Yudhistira to Vidura
impending fear of death", death, being invincible, is
SB 1.13.8: Mahäräja Yudhiñöhira said: Uncle1 do u
identical with the SPOG
remember how you protected us? Your partiality,
pratikriyä na yasyeha kutaçcit karhicit prabho
like the wings of a bird, saved us fromdifficulties.
sa eña bhagavän kälaù sarveñäà naù samägataù
.SB 1.13.9: While traveling, how did you maintain
Link: Everyone dies
yourself? At which tirthas did you render service?
SB 1.13.20: Time forces everyone to surrender
Link: You go to tirthas to purify them
everythingand even your own life
SB 1.13.10: My Lord, devotees like your good self
yena caiväbhipanno 'yaà präëaiù priyatamair api
are verily holy places personified. Because you carry
janaù sadyo viyujyeta kim utänyair dhanädibhiù
the Personality of Godhead within your heart, you
Link: Vidura teaches renunciations
turn all places into places of pilgrimage.
SB 1.13.21: All your relatives died: Your father,
bhavad-vidhä bhägavatäs
brother, well-wishers and sons are all dead and
tértha-bhütäù svayaà vibho
passed away. Your body is now overtaken by
térthé-kurvanti térthäni
invalidity, and you are living in the home of
sväntaù-sthena gadäbhåtä
another.
SB 1.13.11: My uncle, you must have visited
Link: Dhritarastra: I may not die! Vidura: No, You
Dvärakä. They always serve Lord. Are they all
are also having symptoms of oldage.
living happily in their abodes?
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SB 1.13.22: You have been blind from your very SB 1.13.35: Because of compassion and mental
birth, and nowdays deaf, memory shortened, teeth agitation, saïjaya was too disturbed to speak
are lose and coughing mucus. SB 1.13.36: Saïjaya tries to respond by pacifing his
SB 1.13.23: Alas, how powerful are the hopes of a mind by intelligence
living being to continue his life. Your are living like SB 1.13.37: Saïjaya: feels Cheatedby the great souls
house dog of Bhima. saïjaya uväca
SB 1.13.24: There is no need to live a degraded life nähaà veda vyavasitaà pitror vaù kula-nandana
and subsist on the charity of those whom you tried gändhäryä vä mahä-bäho muñito 'smi
to kill, insult mahätmabhiù
.SB 1.13.25: Despite your unwillingness to die and
live at cost of honor- death is approaching You SB 1.13.38-60: Närada Muni shatters Mahäräja
.SB 1.13.26: Dhira: He is called undisturbed who Yudhiñöhira’s lamentation and illusion
goes to an unknown, remote place and, freed from SB 1.13.38: Närada Muni appeared and was
all obligations, quits his material body when it has properly welcomed
become useless.
39-40: Yudhiñöhira to Närada Muni
SB 1.13.27: Narottama: Man who awakens and SB 1.13.39: I do not know where my two uncles
understands, either by himself or from others, the and ascetic aunt have gone.
falsity and misery of this material world and thus SB 1.13.40: You are like a captain of a ship in a
leaves home and depends fully on the Personality of great ocean and you can direct us to our
Godhead residing within his heart. destination. Thus Narada started speaking.
SB 1.13.28: Tells him to leave for North to adopt
41-50: Närada Muni, first, philosophically
the path of Dhira
dispels Mahäräja Yudhiñöhira’s illusion
Link: Appeasing fainting Yudhistar. You can not
SB 1.13.29-37: Dhåtaräñöra, Gändhäré & Vidura prevent separation.
Leaves and Mahäräja Yudhiñöhira laments SB 1.13.41: Everyone is under the control of the
SB 1.13.29: Dhritarastra firmly convinced by Supreme Lord. It is Lord only who brings them
prajna, broke strong familial connections and set together and disperses them.
out on path of liberation. Link: Two examples to support verse 41
SB 1.13.30: Gentle and chaste Gandhari, followed SB 1.13.42: (i) Our unavoidable binding by the
her husband to Himalayas which are delight of Lord’s orders(Vedas), like cow bound by a long
sannyasis (nyasta-daëòa-praharñaà), (manasvinäm rope
iva sat-samprahäraù). yathä gävo nasi protäs
SB 1.13.31: Yudhistira performed morning duties, tantyäà baddhäç ca dämabhiù
sacrifices, charities to Brahmanas. Came to palace väk-tantyäà nämabhir baddhä
of dritarasta to offer obeisances. But could not find vahanti balim éçituù
them. SB 1.13.43: (ii) As a player sets up and disperses his
32-34: Yudhistira asks sanjay playthings according to his own sweet will, so the
SB 1.13.32: O sanjaya, where is or uncle, who is old supreme will of the Lord brings men together and
and blind? separates them.
SB 1.13.33: Where is Vidura, gandhari. Being yathä kréòopaskaräëäà saàyoga-vigamäv iha
afflicted at death of their sons did they drowned in icchayä kréòituù syätäà tathaiveçecchayä nåëäm
Ganges? I am ungreatful. SB 1.13.44: Cause of feelings of separation:
SB 1.13.34: When my father, Päëòu, fell down and Whether one is eternal soul / perishable body/ exist
these two uncles gave us protection from all kinds in Brhmanan/ combination of matter and soul
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SB 1.13.45: Cause of anxity: Therefore give up your SB 1.13.57: O King, he will quit his body, most
anxiety. You are now thinking of how they, who probably on the fifth day from today. And his body
are helpless poor creatures, will exist without you. will turn to ashes.
Link: No one can protect others by maintenance SB 1.13.58: Gandharis chaste wife will enter the fire
SB 1.13.46: No one but the Lord is the only with rapt attention following Dhritarastra
protector.How, one being already in the jaws of the SB 1.13.59: Vidura, being affected with delight and
serpent, protect others? grief, will then leave that place of sacred pilgrimage
käla-karma-guëädhéno deho 'yaà päïca- SB 1.13.60: Narada Muni ascended. Yudhiñöhira
bhautikaù kept his instruction in his heart and was freed of all
katham anyäàs tu gopäyet sarpa-grasto yathä lamentations.
param

Link: Lord provided for everyone’s maintenance in SB 1.14. The Disappearance of Lord
beginning
SB 1.13.47: Anyway, by general law, one living Kåñëa
being is the food for other Link: Narada as asked Yudhistira to wait till
ahastäni sahastänäm apadäni catuñ-padäm dissapperence of Lord. Suta Goswami describes the
phalgüni tatra mahatäà jévo jévasya jévanam reaction of Pandavas at disappearance of Lord.

Link: You said everything depends on Lord. But SB 1.14.1: Arjuna went to Dvärakä for two reasons
here You say body depends time, karma etc.,? – (i) To see the Lord and other friends, and (ii) also
SB 1.13.48: You should look to the Supreme Lord to hear about His next program of work.
only, who is one without a second and who
manifests Himself by different energies and is both SB 1.14.2-10: Mahäräja Yudhiñöhira suspects the
within and without. disappearance of Kåñëa for following reasons
SB 1.13.49: Understand the Lord’s mission SB 1.14.2: Arjuna did not return for few months &
SB 1.13.50: You wait till Lord is present on earth. Yudhistira experienced fearful inauspicious omens
3-4: Symptoms observed by Yudhistira
SB 1.13.51-60: Närada Muni describes the future SB 1.14.3: (i) Directions of eternal time changed. (ii)
movements of the uncles & aunt, to pacify Irregularities in seasons. (iii) People were greedy,
Mahäräja Yudhiñöhira deceitful and adopted foul means of livelihood.
SB 1.13.51-52: Gone to Himalayas SB 1.14.4: (iv) Even friends cheated each other. (v)
SB 1.13.53: On the banks at Saptasrota, Dhåtaräñöra Misunderstanding between fathers, mothers, sons,
is now engaged in beginning añöäìga-yoga by etc… (vi) Even couples quarreled.
bathing three times daily, by performing the Agni- SB 1.14.5: Seeing symptoms, Yudhistra spoke to
hotra sacrifice with fire and by drinking only Bhima.
water. 6-9: Yudhistira to Bhima
SB 1.13.54: Absorption in Supreme purifies and SB 1.14.6: I sent Arjuna to know about program of
protects Lord Krishna.
SB 1.13.55: Dhåtaräñöra will amalgamate his gross SB 1.14.7: Since he departed, 7 months have passed,
and subtle elements into mahat-tattva yet he has not returned.
SB 1.13.56: He will have to suspend all the actions SB 1.14.8: Is He going to quit His earthly pastimes,
of the senses, After renouncing all material duties, as Devarñi Närada indicated? Has that time already
he must become immovably established, beyond all arrived?
sources of hindrances on the path. SB 1.14.9: Because of Lord’s mercy, we got
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SB 1.14.11-20: Further bad omens experienced by SB 1.14.23: Arjuna’s dejection was unprecedented.
Yudhistira His head was down, and tears glided from his lotus
SB 1.14.10: Many omens -are foreboding danger in eyes.
the near future by deluding our intelligence. SB 1.14.24: Seeing Arjuna pale due to heartfelt
SB 1.14.11: Omens in body: The left side of my anxieties, the King, questioned him in the midst of
body, my thighs, arms and eyes are all quivering friends.
again and again. I am having heart palpitations due
to fear. SB 1.1425-33: Mahäräja Yudhiñöhira makes
12-14: Omens in animals: indirect inquiries to Arjuna (about welfare of
SB 1.14.12: Jackal crying at sun rise and vomiting Yaudu Dynasty)
fire. Dog barking at me. SB 1.14.25: Please tell me whether our friends and
SB 1.14.13: Cows are passing at my left. Asses are relatives of yadu family are all passing their days in
circumambulating me. Horses are weeping. happiness.
SB 1.14.14: This pigeon is like a messenger of death. SB 1.14.26: Is grandfather and maternal uncle
The shrieks of the owls and their rival crows make Vasudeva and his younger brothers all doing well?
my heart tremble. SB 1.14.27: Are his wives and their sons and
15-18: Omens in pancabhutas: daughters-in-law all happy?
SB 1.14.15: Smoke in sky. Mountains throbbing and SB 1.14.28-29: Are Ugrasena, and his younger
cloudless thunder. brother, Hådéka, Kåtavarmä, Akrüra, Jayanta,
SB 1.14.16: Wind blew violentlyand clouds raining Gada, Säraëa and Çatrujit all happy? How is
blood. Balaräma,
SB 1.14.17: Suns ray declining, starts appear SB 1.14.30: How are Pradyumna, Aniruddha, the
fighting. Jivas appear to ablaze. faring well?
SB 1.14.18 - Rivers, tributaries, ponds, reservoirs SB 1.14.31: Are all the chieftain sons of Lord Kåñëa,
and the mind are all perturbed. Butter no longer along with their sons, all doing well?
ignites fire. SB 1.14.32-33: Also, Çrutadeva, Uddhava and
SB 1.14.19: Cows and bulls: The calves do not suck others, Nanda, Sunanda and other leaders of
the teats of the cows, nor do the cows give milk and liberated souls. Are they all doing well in their
the bulls take no pleasure in the pasturing grounds. respective functions? Do they, who are all eternally
SB 1.14.20 – bound in friendship with us, remember our
• Deities seem to be crying in the temple, welfare?
lamenting and perspiring. They seem about to SB 1.14.34-38: Yudhiñöhira directly inquires and
leave. glorifies about Kåñëa and His influences
• All the cities, villages, towns, gardens, mines
and hermitages are now devoid of beauty and SB 1.14.34: Is Lord Kåñëa, the SPoG, protector of
happiness. cows and brahmanas, and affectionate to His
SB 1.14.21: Yudhistira suspects: The world was devotees, enjoying the pious assembly at Dvärakä
fortunate to have been marked with the footprints Puré surrounded by friends?
of the lotus feet of the Lord. These signs indicate bhagavän api govindo brahmaëyo bhakta-vatsalaù
that this will no longer be. kaccit pure sudharmäyäà sukham äste suhåd-våtaù
SB 1.14.35-36 Balaräma, the primeval Lord Ananta,
SB 1.14.22-24: Mahäräja Yudhiñöhira’s suspects are staying in the ocean of the Yadu dynasty for the
are supplemented by Arjuna’s appearance welfare, protection and general progress of the
SB 1.14.22: While Yudhiñöhira, observing the entire universe. And the members of the Yadu
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are enjoying life like the residents of the spiritual 10) Have you committed some unpardonable
sky. mistake which is considered to be abominable?
SB 1.14.37: Simply by administering comforts at the
lotus feet of the Lord, the queens enjoy things SB 1.14.44: Mahäräja Yudhiñöhira finally asks
which are prerogatives of the wives of the directly about diasspearence of Lord
controller of thunderbolts. SB 1.14.44: Or is it that you are feeling empty for
yat-päda-çuçrüñaëa-mukhya-karmaëä all time because you might have lost your most
satyädayo dvy-añöa-sahasra-yoñitaù intimate friend, Lord Kåñëa? O my brother Arjuna,
nirjitya saìkhye tri-daçäàs tad-äçiño I can think of no other reason for your becoming so
haranti vajräyudha-vallabhocitäù dejected.
SB 1.14.38: The great heroes of the Yadu dynasty, kaccit preñöhatamenätha hådayenätma-bandhunä
always remain fearless in every respect. Their feet çünyo 'smi rahito nityaà manyase te 'nyathä na
trample over the Sudharmä assembly house ruk

SB 1.14.39-43: Yudhistira inquires about

Arjuna’s activities and personal welfare
[10 causes of dejection]
My brother Arjuna,
SB 1.14.39:
1) Please tell me whether your health is all right.
You appear to have lost your bodily luster.
2) Is this due to others disrespecting and
neglecting you because of your long stay at
Dvärakä?
SB 1.14.40:
3) Has someone addressed you with unfriendly
words or threatened you?
4) Could you not give charity to one who asked,
or could you not keep your promise to
someone?
SB 1.14.41:
5) Could you not give protection (to brähmaëas/
children/ cows/ women/ diseased) when they
approached you for shelter?
SB 1.14.42:
6) Have you contacted a woman of impeachable
character.
7) Ave you not properly treated a deserving
woman?
8) Or have you been defeated on the way by
someone who is inferior or equal to you?
SB 1.14.43:
9) Have you not taken care of old men and boys
who deserve to dine with you? Have you left
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mahabhairava sacrifice. By Your mercy those kings

SB 1.15. The Päëòavas Retire
are released.
Timely SB 1.15.10: Killed those who offended Draupadi:
Link: Being asked by Yudhistira, Arjuna expresses It was He only who loosened the hair of all the
his feelings of separation from Krsna. wives of the miscreants who dared open the cluster
of your Queen's hair.
SB 1.15.1-4: Strong feeling of separation from SB 1.15.11: He saved us from anger of Durvasa
Kåñëa Muni: During our exile, Durväsä Muni, who eats
SB 1.15.1: Süta Gosvämé said: Arjuna, was grief- with his ten thousand disciples, came to put us in
stricken because of his strong feeling of separation danger. Lord ate remnants and everyone felt
from Kåñëa, sumptuously fed.
SB 1.15.2: Due to grief, Arjuna's mouth and heart SB 1.15.12: I am able to astonish Lord Siva: It was
had dried up. Remembering Lord, he could hardly by His influence only that in a fight I was able to
reply. astonish Lord Çiva and he awarded me his own
SB 1.15.3: With great difficulty he checked the tears weapon. Similarly demigods also gave weapons.
of grief that smeared his eyes. SB 1.15.13: I killed nivatakavacas by Lord’s mercy
SB 1.15.4: Remembering Lord Kåñëa and His well- At the present moment I am bereft of the SPoG, by
wishes, benefactions, intimate familial relations and whose influence I was so powerful.
His chariot driving, Arjuna, overwhelmed and SB 1.15.14: Saving virata kingdom: Because of His
breathing very heavily, began to speak. friendship, I, seated on the chariot, was able to
cross over ocean of kaurava army.
SB 1.15.5-17: Arjuna recalls experiences of Lord’s SB 1.15.15: Lord only withdrew duration of life
favors and intimate protection from army of kauravas.
SB 1.15.16: Great generals like Bhéñma, Droëa,
SB 1.15.5: Arjuna said: The SPoG, who treated me
Karëa, Bhüriçravä, Suçarmä, Çalya, Jayadratha, and
exactly like an intimate friend, has left me alone.
Bählika all directed their invincible weapons against
Thus my astounding power, which astonished even
me. But by His grace they could not even touch a
the demigods, is no longer with me.
hair on my head. Similarly, Prahläda was
arjuna uväca
unaffected by the weapons the demons used against
vaïcito 'haà mahä-räja hariëä bandhu-rüpiëä
him.
yena me 'pahåtaà tejo deva-vismäpanaà mahat
yad-doùñu mä praëihitaà guru-bhéñma-karëa-
SB 1.15.6: I have just lost Him whose separation for
naptå-trigarta-çalya-saindhava-bählikädyaiù
a moment would render all the universes
asträëy amogha-mahimäni nirüpitäni
unfavorable and void, like bodies without life.
nopaspåçur nåhari-däsam iväsuräëi
yasya kñaëa-viyogena loko hy apriya-darçanaù
SB 1.15.17: It was by His mercy only that my
ukthena rahito hy eña måtakaù procyate yathä
enemies neglected to kill me when I descended from
SB 1.15.7: Winning Draupadi: Only by His
my chariot to get water for my thirsty horses.
merciful strength was I able to vanquish all the
lusty princes and thereby gain the hand of
Draupadé. SB 1.15.18-26: Remembering intimate moments
SB 1.15.8: Defeated Demigods and demons: with Lord, Arjuna feels null and void in Lord’s
Because Lord is near me, I could defeat Indra and absence
protected agni. By His grace maya danava is saved SB 1.15.18: All frank talks, smiles and His
and he built wonderful palace. addressing. All such heartiness are now
SB 1.15.9: Bhima defeated Jarasandha: Bhima remembered by me, and thus I am overwhelmed.
killed jarasandha - who brought kings for SB 1.15.19: Because of our intimacy in sleeping,
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him. He tolerated the offenses of me, a fool, just as evaà cintayato jiñëoù kåñëa-päda-saroruham
a father tolerates a son or a friend tolerates a sauhärdenätigäòhena çäntäséd vimalä matiù
friend. SB 1.15.29: Thoughts subdued: Arjuna's constant
çayyäsanäöana-vikatthana-bhojanädiñv remembrance rapidly increased his devotion, and as
aikyäd vayasya åtavän iti vipralabdhaù a result all the trash in his thoughts subsided.
sakhyuù sakheva pitåvat tanayasya sarvaà SB 1.15.30: Became lord of senses: Because of the
sehe mahän mahitayä kumater aghaà me Lord's pastimes and activities and because of His
SB 1.15.20: In His absence I have been defeated by absence, it appeared that Arjuna forgot the
a number of infidel cowherd men while I was instructions left by the SPoG. But factually this was
guarding the bodies of all the wives of Kåñëa. not the case & again he became lord of his senses.
SB 1.15.21: Main factor - Krsna: I have same (i) gétaà bhagavatä jïänaà yat tat saìgräma-
Gäëòéva bow, (ii) arrows, (iii) chariot, (iv) horses, mürdhani
and (v) I the same Arjuna, whom all the kings käla-karma-tamo-ruddhaà punar adhyagamat
respected. But all of them became null in a moment prabhuù
due to absence of Krsna. Analogy: (i) offering ghee SB 1.15.31: Due to his spiritual assets, his doubts
on ashes, (ii) accumulating money with a magic were cut off. He became free of modes and situated
wand or (iii) sowing seeds on barren land. in transcendence. He was freed from material form
tad vai dhanus ta iñavaù sa ratho hayäs te and thus no more entanglement in birth and death.
so 'haà rathé nåpatayo yata änamanti viçoko brahma-sampattyä saïchinna-dvaita-
sarvaà kñaëena tad abhüd asad éça-riktaà saàçayaù
bhasman hutaà kuhaka-räddham ivoptam üñyäm léna-prakåti-nairguëyäd aliìgatväd asambhavaù
SB 1.15.22-23: I will inform you that all of them
were cursed by the brähmaëas, and as a result they SB 1.15.32-44: Mahäräja Yudhiñöhira plans
all became intoxicated with wine and fought retirement & follows the path of forefathers
among themselves Now all but four or five of them SB 1.15.32: Upon hearing this, Yudhiñöhira decided
are dead and gone. to go back home, back to Godhead.
SB 1.15.33: Kunti engaged in the devotional service
SB 1.15.24-31: Arjuna focuses on Lord’s of Lord with full attention and thus gained release
instructions and attains transcendence from the course of material existence.
24-27: Arjunas accepts everything as Lord’s will 34-37: Yudhisthira understands
SB 1.15.24: All this is due to SPoG. Sometimes SB 1.15.34: Removal of yadus was like (Analogy:)
people kill or protect one another. picking out a thorn with a thorn, though both are
SB 1.15.25-26: As big aquatics swallow small the same to the controller.
aquatics, similarly Lord engaged stronger Yadu to SB 1.15.35: Analogy: Just like a magician, Lord
kill the weaker, and the bigger Yadu to kill the relinquishes one body to accept different ones, like
smaller. the fish incarnation and others.
SB 1.15.27: Now I am attracted to those SB 1.15.36: When Lord left earth, Kali entered and
instructions imparted to me Govinda. Those fully manifested inauspicious conditions for those
instructions are for relieving the burning heart in with poor intelligence.
all circumstances of time and space. SB 1.15.37: Mahäräja Yudhiñöhira was intelligent
28-31: Arjuna is situated in transcendence enough to understand this. So he wisely prepared
SB 1.15.28: Mind pacified: Thus being deeply himself to leave home, and he dressed accordingly.
absorbed in instructions of the Lord, and in 38-39: Yudhisthira enthrones Parikshit and Vajra
thinking of His lotus feet, Arjuna's mind became SB 1.15.38: He enthroned his grandson, who was
pacified and free from all material contamination. trained and equally qualified.
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SB 1.15.39: He posted vajra at Mathura and

SB 1.16. How Parékñit Received the
performed Präjäpatya sacrifice and placed in
himself the fire for quitting household life. Age of Kali
40-44: Yudhisthira retires Link: Suta Goswami is continuing with the
SB 1.15.40: He relinquished garments, belt and activities of Parikshit Maharaj
ornaments and became completely disinterested and
unattached to everything. SB 1.16.1-4: Mahäräja Parékñit as an ideal ruler
SB 1.15.41: He amalgamated senses → mind → life punishes kali
→ breathing → 5 elements and his body into death.
SB1.15.42: Five elements → 3modes → nescience → SB 1.16.1: Pariksit Maharaj ruled as per instructions
self → Brahman. of Brahmanas. He ruled by those great qualities
SB 1.15.43: He wore torn up cloths, ate solid foods, which were foretold by expert astrologers at the
voluntarily dumb and looked like madman. He did time of his birth.
not depend on his brothers for anything.
SB 1.16.2: Marriage: King Parékñit married the
SB 1.15.44: He then started towards the north, to
daughter of King Uttara and begot four sons,
devote himself completely to the thought of SPG.
headed by Mahäräja Janamejaya.
SB 1.16.3: Mahäräja Parékñit, performed 3 horse
SB 1.15.45-51: Other Päëòavas, Draupadé and sacrifices having selected krpacharya as spiritual
Vidura makes their way to final destination master.
SB 1.15.45: Observing the age of Kali, other SB 1.16.4: Chastising kali: Once, Pariksit Maharaj
Pandavas also decided to follow their elder brother. saw lower man in dress of king hurting legs of bull
SB 1.15.46: They all had performed all the and cow. The King at once caught hold of him to
principles of religion. Therefore they meditated deal sufficient punishment.
upon His feet without interruption.
SB 1.15.47-48: Thus by pure consciousness due to SB 1.16.5-9: Çaunaka Åñi question
constant devotional remembrance, they attained the
[Subject of Punishing and not killing kali raises
spiritual sky. This abode of the Lord Çré Kåñëa,
curiosity in Çaunaka Åñi]
known as Goloka Våndävana.
SB 1.16.5: Çaunaka Åñi inquired: Why did Mahäräja
SB 1.15.49: Vidura, left his body at Prabhäsa. He
Parékñit simply punish him, since he was the lowest
returned to pitrloka, where he returned to his
man. Please describe all these incidents if they
original post. relate to the topics of Lord Kåñëa.
SB 1.15.50: Draupadé also saw that her husbands.
SB 1.16.6: The devotees of the Lord are accustomed
Both she and Subhadrä became absorbed in
to licking up the honey available from the lotus feet
thoughts of Kåñëa and attained the same results as
of the Lord. What is the use of topics which simply
their husbands. waste one's valuable life?
SB 1.15.51: Phala sthuthi: The subject of the athaväsya padämbhoja- makaranda-lihäà satäm
departure of the sons of Päëòu for the ultimate goal kim anyair asad-äläpair äyuño yad asad-vyayaù
of life, back to Godhead, is fully auspicious and is SB 1.16.7: There are those amongst men who desire
perfectly pure. Therefore anyone who hears this freedom from death and get eternal life. They
narration with devotional faith certainly gains the escape the slaughtering process by calling the
devotional service of the Lord, the highest controller of death, Yamaräja.
perfection of life. kñudräyuñäà nåëäm aìga martyänäm åtam
yaù çraddhayaitad bhagavat-priyäëäà icchatäm
päëòoù sutänäm iti samprayäëam ihopahüto bhagavän måtyuù çämitra-karmaëi
çåëoty alaà svastyayanaà pavitraà
labdhvä harau bhaktim upaiti siddhim
 
 
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SB 1.16.8: The Lord as death has been called here to snigdheñu päëòuñu jagat-praëatià ca viñëor
this sacrifice of animals. As long as he is here, no bhaktià karoti nå-patiç caraëäravinde
one will die
SB 1.16.9: Lazy human beings with paltry SB 1.16.18-24: Conversation between earth (in
intelligence and a short duration of life pass the form of cow) and Dharma (in form of bull)
night sleeping and the day performing activities
that are for naught. SB 1.16.17: Now you may hear from me of what
mandasya manda-prajïasya vayo mandäyuñaç ca happened while Mahäräja Parékñit was passing like
vai this.
nidrayä hriyate naktaà divä ca vyartha-karmabhiù SB 1.16.18: Dharma in form of bull met earth in
form of cow. She had tears in her eyes.Thus
SB 1.16.10-17: Movements of Mahäräja Parékñit Dharma questioned the earth as follows.
as a conqueror against effects of Kali 19-24: Dharma to Earth
10-12: Parékñit conquers all directions SB 1.16.19: Auspicious cow! Are you well? You
SB 1.16.10: Süta Gosvämé: Learning about the appear pale and your face is slightly withered. I
affects of kali, Parékñit took up his bow and arrows think that you are in great anxiety. O mother! Are
and prepared himself for military activities. you lamenting for a friend in a distant land?
SB 1.16.11: Mahäräja Parékñit started on chariot SB 1.16.20:
with black horses. Flag with lion symbol. He left 1) Are you lamenting that I have lost my 3 legs
the capital to conquer in all directions. and standing on one only?
SB 1.16.12: Mahäräja Parékñit then conquered all 2) Are you in great anxiety because henceforward
parts of the earthly planet-Bhadräçva, Ketumäla, the unlawful meat-eaters will exploit you?
etc.-and exacted tributes from their respective 3) Are you sorry that demigods are now bereft of
rulers. sacrificial offerings?
13-17: In his travels hears about Pandavas 4) Are you grieving for living beings because of
SB 1.16.13-15: In those places, hearing the glories of their sufferings due to famine and drought?
his ancestors being sung which indicated glory to SB 1.16.21:
Kåñëa, his deliverance from the brahmästra of 5) Are you feeling for the unhappy women and
Açvatthämä, and the great devotion and affection children who are left by unscrupulous persons?
of the Päëòavas and Våñëis for Kåñëa, highly 6) Are you unhappy that goddess of learning is
satisfied and very generous, his eyes filled with being handled by brähmaëas addicted to acts
affection, he gave those glorifiers great wealth and against the principles of religion?
cloth. 7) Are you sorry to see that the brähmaëas have
SB 1.16.16: Affection of Krsna towards pandavas: taken shelter of administrative families that do
Out of His causeless mercy Lord Kåñëa, who is not respect brahminical culture?
universally obeyed, rendered all kinds of service to SB 1.16.22:
the malleable sons of Päëòu by accepting posts 8) Are you now lamenting the disorder created by
ranging from chariot driver to president to so-called administrators, bewildered by Kali?
messenger, friend, night watchman, etc., according 9) Are you unhappy that general populace are not
to the will of the Päëòavas, obeying them like a following rules and regulations for eating,
servant and offering obeisances like one younger in sleeping, drinking, mating, etc., and are inclined
years. When he heard this, Mahäräja Parékñit to perform such anywhere and everywhere?
became overwhelmed with devotion to the lotus SB 1.16.23:
feet of the Lord. 10) You are now bereft of Lord’s presence. You are
särathya-pärañada-sevana-sakhya-dautya- probably now thinking of those activities and
véräsanänugamana-stavana-praëämän feeling sorry in their absence.
 
 
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SB 1.16.24 Why you are reduced to this state. I brahmädayo bahu-tithaà yad-apäìga-mokña-
think that time might have forcibly taken away all kämäs tapaù samacaran bhagavat-prapannäù
your fortune, which was adored even by the sä çréù sva-väsam aravinda-vanaà vihäya
demigods. yat-päda-saubhagam alaà bhajate 'nuraktä
tasyäham abja-kuliçäìkuça-ketu-ketaiù
SB 1.16.25-36: Earth (Cow) expresses pain of çrémat-padair bhagavataù samalaìkåtäìgé
separation from the Lord and laments about the trén atyaroca upalabhya tato vibhütià
effects of kali lokän sa mäà vyasåjad utsmayatéà tad-ante
SB 1.16.25: Once you were also having 4 legs and SB 1.16.34: Lord relieved me of burden of military
increased happiness of world. phalanxes.
SB 1.16.26-30: That Lord with transcendental SB 1.16.35: Who, therefore, can tolerate the pangs
qualities has ended His pastimes. In His absence of separation from that SPoG? He could conquer
Kali entered. Qualities of Lord: (1) truthfulness, the gravity and passionate wrath of His sweethearts
(2) cleanliness, (3) intolerance of another's like Satyabhämä by His sweet smile of love,
unhappiness, (4) the power to control anger, (5) pleasing glance and hearty appeals.
self-satisfaction, (6) straightforwardness, (7) When He traversed my [earth's] surface, I would be
steadiness of mind, (8) control of the sense organs, immersed in the dust of His lotus feet and thus
(9) responsibility, (10) equality, (11) tolerance, (12) would be sumptuously covered with grass which
equanimity, (13) faithfulness, (14) knowledge, (15) appeared like hairs standing on me out of pleasure.
absence of sense enjoyment, (16) leadership, (17) kä vä saheta virahaà puruñottamasya
chivalry, (18) influence, (19) the power to make premävaloka-rucira-smita-valgu-jalpaiù
everything possible, (20) the discharge of proper sthairyaà samänam aharan madhu-mäninénäà
duty, (21) complete independence, (22) dexterity, romotsavo mama yad-aìghri-viöaìkitäyäù
(23) fullness of all beauty, (24) serenity, (25) SB 1.16.36: While they are talking, the saintly King
kindheartedness, (26) ingenuity, (27) gentility, (28) Parékñit reached the shore of the Sarasvaté River,
magnanimity, (29) determination, (30) perfection in which flowed towards the east.
all knowledge, (31) proper execution, (32)
possession of all objects of enjoyment, (33)
joyfulness, (34) immovability, (35) fidelity, (36)
fame, (37) worship, (38) pridelessness, (39) being
(as the Personality of Godhead), (40) eternity, and
many other transcendental qualities which are
eternally present and never to be separated from
Him.

SB 1.16.31: I am thinking about myself, you,

demigods, sages, devotees of Lord and all followers
of varnasrama.

SB 1.16.32-33: Lakñméjé, whose glance is sought by

demigods like Brahmä gave up her own abode and
engaged in the service of the lotus feet of the Lord.
Being decorated by the Lotus feet of the Lord, I
was endowed powers to supersede the fortune of all
the 3 planetary systems. But at the end, when I felt
I was so fortunate, the Lord left me.
 
 
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SB 1.17.12: Who cut off your three legs? In this

SB 1.17. Punishment and Reward of
state where king is obedient to Lord Krsna no one
Kali is as unhappy as you.
Link: Seeing the condition of Earth and Dharma SB 1.17.13: O bull, you are offenseless and
Parikshit Maharaj chastises Kali. thoroughly honest. Please tell me of the perpetrator
SB 1.17.14: Whoever pains offenseless must suffer
SB 1.17.1-16: Mahäräja Parékñit being an ideal any where they stay in world. By killing them
king, appropriately chastises Kali offenseless are protected.
SB 1.17.15: Even though he is a denizen of heaven
SB 1.17.1: Pariksit observed that sudra was beating
with armor and decorations, I will uproot him.
a cow and a bull with a club, as if they had no
SB 1.17.16: Duty of king: Supreme duty of king is
owner.
to protect those who follow scriptures and punish
SB 1.17.2: The bull was as white as a white lotus
those who do not follow (when no emergency).
flower. Bull was terrified, trembling and urinating.
SB 1.17.3: Although the cow is beneficial now she
was poor and calfless. There were tears in her eyes, SB 1.17.17-27: Mahäräja Parékñit discusses the
and she was distressed and weak. She was cause of suffering of cow (Earth) and bull
hankering after some grass in the field. (Dharma)
SB 1.17.4: Mahäräja Parékñit, well equipped with 17-20: Dharma to Parikshit
arrows and bow spoke to him [the çüdra] with a SB 1.17.17: The personality of religion said: You
deep voice sounding like thunder. spoke befitting words. Captivated by the devotional
5-6: Parikshit to Kali qualities of the Päëòavas, even Lord Kåñëa,
SB 1.17.5: Oh, who are you? You appear to be performed duties as a messenger.
strong and yet you dare kill helpless! By your deeds SB 1.17.18: It is difficult to ascertain who is
you are opposing the principles of the twice-born perpetrator. We are bewildered by all the different
kñatriyas. opinions of theoretical philosophers.
SB 1.17.6: Do you dare to beat cow because of SB 1.17.19:
absence of Lord Krsna and Arjuna. You are 1) Some, denying all duality, declare that one's
considered a culprit and therefore deserve to be own self is responsible for his personal
killed. happiness and distress.
7-11: Parikshit to Cow and Bull: 2) Others say that superhuman powers are
SB 1.17.7: Oh, who are you? Are you some demigod responsible,
causing us grief in the form of a bull? You lost your 3) Others say that activity is responsible,
3 legs. 4) Gross materialists maintain that nature is
SB 1.17.8: First time I see you in tears. Up till now the ultimate cause.
no one has ever shed tears because of royal SB 1.17.20:
negligence. 5) Some believe that no one can ascertain the
SB 1.17.9: And, O mother cow, as long as I am cause of distress by argumentation,
living as the ruler and subduer of all envious men, imagination, words.
there is no cause for you to cry. O sage amongst kings, judge for yourself by
SB 1.17.10-11: King’s name, good birth etc., vanish thinking over all this with your own intelligence.
when jiva’s are terrified. It is prime duty of king to SB 1.17.21: Süta Gosvämé said: Pleased and satisfied
subdue suffering of subjects. Therefore I must kill with reply, and without mistake or regret he gave
this most wretched man. his reply.
12-16: Parikshit asks the Bull to tell of the 22-27: Parikshit consoles Dharma
perpetuator SB 1.17.22: You are speaking that the destination
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who identifies the perpetrator. So You are no other SB 1.17.35: Süta Gosvämé: Seeing the King before
than Dharma. him like Yamaräja, ready to Kill him, Kali spoke to
SB 1.17.23: The Lord's energies are inconceivable. the King as follows.
No one can estimate them by mental speculation or 36-37: Kali asks for some place in his kingdom
by word jugglery. SB 1.17.36-37: Everywhere is your kingdom. Please
SB 1.17.24: In Satya Yuga your 4 legs were fix some place for me where I can live permanently
established by 4 principles. But it appears that 3 of under the protection of your government.
your legs are broken due to rampant irreligion in 38-40: Parikshit gives 5 places to Kali
the form of pride, lust for women, and SB 1.17.38: Süta Gosvämé said: Mahäräja Parékñit,
intoxication. thus being petitioned by the personality of Kali,
tapaù çaucaà dayä satyam iti pädäù kåte kåtäù gave him permission to reside in places where
adharmäàçais trayo bhagnäù smaya-saìga-madais gambling, drinking, prostitution and animal
tava slaughter were performed.
SB 1.17.25: You are now standing on one leg only, abhyarthitas tadä tasmai sthänäni kalaye dadau
but quarrel personified [Kali], flourishing by deceit, dyütaà pänaà striyaù sünä yaträdharmaç catur-
is also trying to destroy that leg. vidhaù
SB 1.17.26: When Lord was present all good was SB 1.17.39: Kali asked for more place and pariksit
performed because of His auspicious footprints. gave him to live in places where gold is there is
SB 1.17.27: Now earth, the chaste one, laments her anåtaà madaà kämaà rajo vairaà ca païcamam
future with tears in her eyes, for now she is being SB 1.17.40: Kali was allowed to live in these five
ruled by lower-class men. places.
SB 1.17.41: Caution: Therefore, whoever desires
SB 1.17.28-41: Mahäräja Parékñit expertly gives progressive well-being, especially kings, religionists,
residence to the ironically surrendered kali public leaders, brähmaëas and sannyäsés, should
28-30: Kali surrenders never come in contact with the four above-
SB 1.17.28: Mahäräja Parékñit, pacified dharma and mentioned irreligious principles.
earth. Then he took up his sharp sword to kill the athaitäni na seveta bubhüñuù puruñaù kvacit
personality of Kali, who is the cause of all viçeñato dharma-çélo räjä loka-patir guru
irreligion.
SB 1.17.29: Kali forsaking his dress, out of fear, SB 1.17.42-45: Glorious rule of Parikshit
completely surrendered to him, bowing his head. SB 1.17.42: Thus king established lost legs of bull
SB 1.17.30: Mahäräja Parékñit, who was qualified to and improved situation of cow.
accept surrender, accepted surrender with smile. SB 1.17.43-44: Pariksit maharaj is now ruling the
31-34: Parikshit asks Kali to leave his kingdom world with great success due to his being glorified
SB 1.17.31: Since you are surrendered- you need not by the deeds of the kings of the Kuru dynasty.
fear for life. But you cannot remain in my kingdom. SB 1.17.45: You (Sages headed by Saunaka) are able
SB 1.17.32: If kali is allowed certainly irreligious to perform because of Parékñit’s expert
principles like greed, falsehood, robbery, incivility, administration and patronage.
treachery, misfortune, cheating, quarrel and vanity
will abound.
SB 1.17.33: You do not deserve place where
religious principles are followed for satisfaction of
Lord.
SB 1.17.34: In all sacrificial ceremonies, only
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SB 1.18. Mahäräja Parékñit Cursed SB 1.18.9-23: Süta Gosvämé and the sages discuss
about nectarean glories of hearing about Krsna
by a Brähmaëa Boy SB 1.18.9: O sages, I have discussed everything you
asked me in regards to narrations of Lord Krsna.
Link: After explaining the ruling of Parékñit Suta SB 1.18.10: Those who are desirous of achieving
Goswami is explaining the events leading to his complete perfection in life must submissively hear
renouncing kingdom topics connected to Lord.
11-15: Sages glorify Suta Goswami and Krsna
SB 1.18.1-8: Süta Gosvämé summarizes Mahäräja Katha
Parékñit’s birth, death and dealings with kali SB 1.18.11: O auspicious Süta! Live for eternal
SB 1.18.1: Due to the mercy of Lord Krsna, though years, since you narrate to us - mortals - the shining
struck by the weapon in his mother's womb, he glories of Kåñëa!
could not be burned. süta jéva samäù saumya çäçvatér viçadaà yaçaù
SB 1.18.2: Being consciously surrendered to Lord, yas tvaà çaàsasi kåñëasya martyänäm amåtaà hi
Parikshit is not afraid of snake bird. naù
SB 1.18.3: At the end, King surrendered himself as a SB 1.18.12: We are blackened by the smoke at this
disciple to the son of Vyäsa [Çukadeva Gosvämé], uncertain sacrifice. You let us drink the
and thus was able to understand SPoG. intoxicating nectar of the lotus feet of Govinda.
SB 1.18.4: This was so because those who (i) have karmaëy asminn anäçväse
dedicated their lives to the transcendental topics of dhüma-dhümrätmanäà bhavän
the PoG, of whom the Vedic hymns sing, and (ii) äpäyayati govinda-
who are constantly engaged in remembering the päda-padmäsavaà madhu
lotus feet of the Lord - do not run the risk of SB 1.18.13: Even a particle of devotee association
having misconceptions even at the last moment of cannot be compared to Svarga or liberation, what
their lives. to speak of any blessings in this world.
nottamaçloka-värtänäà tulayäma lavenäpi na svargaà näpunar-bhavam
juñatäà tat-kathämåtam bhagavat-saìgi-saìgasya martyänäà kim utäçiñaù
syät sambhramo 'nta-käle 'pi SB 1.18.14: Lord Kåñëa is the exclusive shelter for
smaratäà tat-padämbujam all great living beings, and His transcendental
SB 1.18.5: As long as pariksit is emperor, there is no attributes cannot even be measured by such masters
chance that the Kali will flourish. of mystic powers as Lord Çiva and Lord Brahmä.
SB 1.18.6: Kali entered the same day Lord left. Can anyone who is expert in relishing nectar [rasa]
SB 1.18.7: One Good Quality of Kali: Mahäräja ever be fully satiated by hearing topics about Him?
Parékñit was a realist, like the bees who only accept ko näma tåpyed rasavit kathäyäà
the essence [of a flower]. He knew perfectly well mahattamaikänta-paräyaëasya
that in this age of Kali, auspicious things produce näntaà guëänäm aguëasya jagmur
good effects immediately, whereas inauspicious acts yogeçvarä ye bhava-pädma-mukhyäù
must be actually performed [to render effects]. So SB 1.18.15: You are a learned and pure devotee of
he was never envious of the personality of Kali. the Lord because the PoG is your chief object of
nänudveñöi kalià samräö säraìga iva sära-bhuk service. Please describe Lord’s pastimes.
kuçaläny äçu siddhyanti netaräëi kåtäni yat tan no bhavän vai bhagavat-pradhäno
SB 1.18.8: Mahäräja Parékñit considered that kali is mahattamaikänta-paräyaëasya
fearful for less intelligent not for self controlled. He harer udäraà caritaà viçuddhaà
protected less intelligent as powerful tiger. çuçrüñatäà no vitanotu vidvan
16-17: Sages ask to continue the description of
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SB 1.18.16: Parékñit, the great devotee, with pure SB 1.18.24-31: Mahäräja Parékñit gets angry at
intelligence, attained liberation, in the form of the Çaméka Åñi for improper reception
feet of the Lord having a flag marked with Garuòa, SB 1.18.24-25: Once upon time parikshit M went
through knowledge spoken by Çukadeva. for hunting. Being extremely fatigued and thirsty,
SB 1.18.17: Thus please narrate to us the narrations he entered hermitage of Çaméka Åñi(who is
of the Unlimited, for they are purifying and meditating).
supreme. SB 1.18.26: Muni’s all senses, mind, intelligence all
18-23: Suta Goswami glorifies Lord Krsna are restrained. He is beyond 3 states of existence.
SB 1.18.18: Süta Goswani’s humility: Born of mixed SB 1.18.27: He was covered by dear skin,
castes, we have certainly made our birth successful compresses hair. King asked him water.
today by following after Çukadeva, for glorification SB 1.18.28: The King felt neglected and became
of great devotees quickly destroys the mental pains angry upon not being received with seat, water and
arising from low birth kind words.
aho vayaà janma-bhåto 'dya häsma SB 1.18.29: This anger of pariksit is unprecedented,
våddhänuvåttyäpi viloma-jätäù being that circumstances had made him hungry and
dauñkulyam ädhià vidhunoti çéghraà thirsty.
mahattamänäm abhidhäna-yogaù SB 1.18.30: While leaving, the King, picked up a
SB 1.18.19: What to speak of those who are under lifeless snake with his bow and angrily placed it on
the direction of the great devotees, chanting the the shoulder of the sage.
holy name of the Ananta (Unlimited in potency and SB 1.18.31: Thoughts of Parikshit: Was he actually
transcendental by attributes, is called the ananta) closing his eyes in a state of withdrawing his
SB 1.18.20: GoF hankers for service: Great senses? Or was he feigning trance, perhaps because
demigods cannot obtain the favor of the GoF even a fallen kñatriya had come?
by prayers, but this very goddess renders service
unto the Lord, although He is unwilling to have SB 1.18.32-50: Inexperienced Çréngi curses and
such service.
his father regrets and prays for him
SB 1.18.21: Only Krsna – SPoG: Who can be
SB 1.18.32: Sage’s son was powerful, being born as
worthy of the name of the Supreme Lord but Lord
brahmana. When he heard about the incident he
Kåñëa? Brahmäjé collected the water [Ganges] to
spoke.
respect Lord Siva. This water purifies 3 worlds.
33-35: The brähmaëa's son, Çåìgi, to his friend
SB 1.18.22: Self-controlled persons who are
SB 1.18.33: O! Just look at the sins of the rulers
attached to the Lord Kåñëa can all of a sudden give
who, like crows and watchdogs at the door,
up the world of material attachment.
perpetrate sins against their masters.
SB 1.18.23: O åñis, who are as powerfully pure as
SB 1.18.34: Analogy: On what grounds can dogs
the sun, I shall try to describe to you the
enter the house and claim to dine with the master
transcendental pastimes of Viñëu as far as my
on the same plate?
knowledge is concerned. Analogy: As the birds fly
SB 1.18.35: After departure of Lord Krishna, these
in the sky as far as their capacity allows, so do the
upstarts have flourished. Therefore I myself shall
learned devotees describe the Lord as far as their
punish them. Just witness my power.
realization allows.
SB 1.18.36: Prepared to curse: The son of the åñi, his
ahaà hi påñöo 'ryamaëo bhavadbhir
eyes red-hot with anger, touched the water of the
äcakña ätmävagamo 'tra yävän
River Kauçika and discharged the following
nabhaù patanty ätma-samaà patattriëas
thunderbolt of words.
tathä samaà viñëu-gatià vipaçcitaù
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dynasty [Mahäräja Parékñit] because of his having näsya tat pratikurvanti tad-bhaktäù prabhavo 'pi
broken the laws of etiquette by insulting my father. hi
38-40: Çåìgi approaches his father SB 1.18.49: The sage thus regretted the sin
SB 1.18.38: Returning home, he saw his father and committed by his own son. He did not take the
cried loudly. insult paid by the King very seriously.
SB 1.18.39: Rsi born of Angira family opened his Sb 1.18.50: Generally the transcendentalists, even
eyes and saw dead snake around neck. though engaged by others in the dualities of the
SB 1.18.40: He threw snake and asked if someone material world, are not distressed. Nor do they take
harmed his son. On hearing this, the son explained pleasure [in worldly things], for they are
to him what had happened. transcendentally engaged.
41-46: Samika Rsi regrets for the curse präyaçaù sädhavo loke parair dvandveñu yojitäù
SB 1.18.41: The sage was not pleased with his son. na vyathanti na håñyanti yata ätmäguëäçrayaù
“Oh! You have committed a great sin today. For a
small offense you have given great punishment.”
SB 1.18.42: Due to your immature knowledge you
do not know of king. He is best among humans as
good as SPoG. The citizens of the state live in
prosperity, being protected by his unsurpassable
prowess.
43-45: Results of abolishing monarch
SB 1.18.43: Lord is represented by monarchial
regime. When they are abolished, world filled with
thieves and unprotected people scatter like lambs.
SB 1.18.44: Because of that, there will be great
social disruptions. People will be killed and injured,
and animals and women will be stolen. And for all
these sins we shall be responsible.
SB 1.18.45: Proper conduct of men, prescribed
through actions of varëa and äçrama which are
described in the Vedas will be destroyed. Mixed
castes will arise for the dogs and monkeys absorbed
in money and women.
SB 1.18.46: The Emperor Parékñit is a pious king
and a first-class devotee of SPoG. He is a saint
amongst royalty, and he has performed many horse
sacrifices. When such a king is tired and fatigued,
he does not at all deserve to be cursed.
SB 1.18.47: Prays for his son: The Lord, the soul of
all beings, should forgive the sin committed to your
innocent devotee by this boy of immature
intelligence.
SB 1.18.48: The devotees of the Lord are so
forbearing that even though they are defamed,
cheated, cursed, disturbed, neglected or even killed,
they are never inclined to avenge themselves.
tiraskåtä vipralabdhäù çaptäù kñiptä hatä api

 
 
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SB 1.19. The Appearance of SB 1.19.8-24: Mahäräja Parékñit submits himself

to the assembled sages
Çukadeva Gosvämé SB 1.19.8: All great sages, great minded and
Link: The further reaction of Parikshit after thinkers arrived there on the plea of making a
coming to know about the curse pilgrim's journey.
SB 1.19.9-10: From different parts of the universe
SB 1.19.1-7: Mahäräja Parékñit regrets, and there arrived great sages like Atri, Cyavana,
gratefully accepting the curse, renounces Çaradvän, Ariñöanemi, Bhågu, Vasiñöha, Paräçara,
everything Viçvämitra, etc… Dvaipäyana and the great
SB 1.19.1: Çré Süta Gosvämé said: Pariksit felt that personality Närada.
act done against faultless Brahmana is heinous. SB 1.19.11: There were also many other saintly
2-3: Thoughts of Parékñit Maharaj about his acts demigods, kings and special royal orders called
SB 1.19.2: Due to my neglect of principles, I must aruëädayas. Emperor [Parékñit], received them
certainly expect difficulty. Without any reservation, properly and bowed his head to the ground.
let that calamity come upon me so that I will not SB 1.19.12: Pariksit Maharaj informed them of his
commitsuch offense again. decision to fast till death.
SB 1.19.3: Let the fire of an angry brähmaëa family 13-16: Parikshit to assembled sages
burn up my kingdom, strength, and wealth today, SB 1.19.13: Parikshit’s humility: We are fortunate to
since I am so sinful! May I never again think get your favours. Generally you [sages] consider
sinfully of giving suffering to brähmaëas, devatäs royalty as refuse to be rejected and left in a distant
or cows! place.
SB 1.19.4: While thus repenting the news of cuses aho vayaà dhanyatamä nåpäëäà
was given to him. Parikshit took it as good news as mahattamänugrahaëéya-çéläù
it would cause indifference toward worldly things. räjïäà kulaà brähmaëa-päda-çaucäd
SB 1.19.5: Parikshit convinced of Goal: He sat düräd visåñöaà bata garhya-karma
down on banks of Ganges, concentrating mind on SB 1.19.14: The SPoG has graciously overtaken me
Lord Krsna because transcendental loving service to in the form of a brähmaëa's curse. Due to my being
Kåñëa is the greatest achievement, superseding all too much attached to family life, the Lord, in order
other methods. to save me, has appeared before me in such a way
SB 1.19.6: Glory of Ganges: The river carries the that only out of fear I will detach myself from the
water mixed with dust of the lotus feet of the Lord world.
and tulasé leaves. Therefore that water sanctifies (i) tasyaiva me 'ghasya parävareço
3 worlds (ii) Lord Çiva and other demigods. vyäsakta-cittasya gåheñv abhékñëam
Consequently everyone who is destined to die must nirveda-mülo dvija-çäpa-rüpo
take shelter of this river. yatra prasakto bhayam äçu dhatte
yä vai lasac-chré-tulasé-vimiçra- SB 1.19.15: Desiring to hear Krsna katha: Let all of
kåñëäìghri-reëv-abhyadhikämbu-netré you and Ganges accept me as a surrendered soul.
punäti lokän ubhayatra seçän Let the snake-bird-or whatever magical thing the
kas täà na seveta mariñyamäëaù brähmaëa created-bite me at once. I only desire
SB 1.19.7: Making this decision to sit without that you all continue singing the deeds of Lord
eating on the bank of the Gaìgä, Parékñit, without Viñëu.
thoughts of other processes or deities, peaceful, and taà mopayätaà pratiyantu viprä
free of all material attachments, concentrated on gaìgä ca devé dhåta-cittam éçe
the feet of Mukunda. dvijopasåñöaù kuhakas takñako vä
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SB 1.19.16: His desire: I pray that if I should again çuddhaà ca taträmåçatäbhiyuktäù

take my birth in the material world I will have (i)
complete attachment to the Lord Kåñëa, (ii) SB 1.19.25-40: Feeling extremely grateful,
association with His devotees and (iii) friendly Mahäräja Parékñit inquires from Çukadeva
relations with all living beings. Gosvämé
punaç ca bhüyäd bhagavaty anante
25-28: Çukadeva Goswami comes into assemble
ratiù prasaìgaç ca tad-äçrayeñu
SB 1.19.25: Çukadeva, wandering the earth as he
mahatsu yäà yäm upayämi såñöià
pleased, ignoring everyone, without indications of
maitry astu sarvatra namo dvijebhyaù
any äçrama, satisfied with his own attainment,
SB 1.19.17: In perfect self-control, Mahäräja
wearing discarded cloth, and surrounded by
Parékñit sat down on a seat of straw. Just previously children, arrived at that time.
he had given charge of his kingdom over to his son. taträbhavad bhagavän vyäsa-putro
SB 1.19.18: Thus Mahäräja Parékñit, sat to fast until
yadåcchayä gäm aöamäno 'napekñaù
death. All the demigods continually scattered
alakñya-liìgo nija-läbha-tuñöo
flowers over the earth and beat celestial drums.
våtaç ca bälair avadhüta-veñaù
SB 1.19.19: All the great sages expressed their
26-27: bodily features of Sukadev Goswami
approval by saying, "Very good." Naturally the
SB 1.19.26: He was sixteen years old, with tender
sages are inclined to good to people.
feet, hands, thighs, arms, shoulders, and forehead.
20-21: Sages appreciate Parikshit
His face had beautiful, long eyes, raised nose,
SB 1.19.20: O chief of all the saintly kings of the
symmetrical ears, and shapely eyebrows. His throat
Päëòu dynasty. It is not at all astonishing that you
was as beautiful as a conch.
give up your throne, which is decorated with the
SB 1.19.27: His collarbone was fleshy, his chest
helmets of many kings, to achieve eternal
broad and thick, his navel deep and his abdomen
association with the SPoG.
beautifully striped. His arms were long, and curly
na vä idaà räjarñi-varya citraà
hair was strewn over his beautiful face. He was
bhavatsu kåñëaà samanuvrateñu
naked, and the hue of his body reflected that of
ye 'dhyäsanaà räja-kiréöa-juñöaà
Lord Kåñëa.
sadyo jahur bhagavat-pärçva-kämäù
SB 1.19.28: Because of his glamor and attractive
SB 1.19.21: We shall wait till Pariksit returns to smile, he was attractive to women and all the sages
supreme planet. honored him by rising from their seats.
SB 1.19.22: Qualities of sages speech: Hearing the
29-31: Parikshit receives Sukadev Goswami
words of the sages, which were (i) impartial, (ii)
SB 1.19.29: Pariksit bowed his head to receive
flowing with nectar, (iii) profound in meaning and
Sukadev Goswami. At that time all the ignorant
true, he then spoke with a desire to hear about the
women and boys ceased following Çréla Çukadeva.
activities of the Lord.
Sukadev Goswami sat.
23-24: Parikshit asks about his immediate duty
SB 1.19.30: Sukadev Goswami appeared like moon
SB 1.19.23: You have all very kindly assembled
in between stars. He was respected by all.
here. You are all as good as supreme knowledge
SB 1.19.31: Sukadev Goswami sat peaceful and
personified. And so inclined to do good to others.
ready to answer any questions; Mahäräja Parékñit,
SB 1.19.24: Question: Please, after proper
approached him, offered respects and inquired.
deliberation, tell me of the unalloyed duty of (i)
32-39: Parikshit to Sukadev Goswami
everyone in all circumstances, and (ii) specifically of
SB 1.19.32: O brähmaëa, by your mercy only, you
those who are just about to die.
have sanctified us, making us like unto places of
tataç ca vaù påcchyam imaà vipåcche
pilgrimage, all by your presence here as my guest.
viçrabhya viprä iti kåtyatäyäm
By your mercy, we, who are but unworthy royalty,
sarvätmanä mriyamäëaiç ca kåtyaà
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aho adya vayaà brahman sat-sevyäù kñatra-

bandhavaù
kåpayätithi-rüpeëa bhavadbhis térthakäù kåtäù
SB 1.19.33: Simply by our remembering you, our
houses become instantly sanctified. And what to
speak of seeing you, touching you, washing your
holy feet and offering you a seat in our home?
yeñäà saàsmaraëät puàsäà
sadyaù çuddhyanti vai gåhäù
kià punar darçana-sparça-
päda-çaucäsanädibhiù
SB 1.19.34: Just as atheist can not remain before
Lord. Similarly can not stand before you.
SB 1.19.35: Lord Krsna accepted me as one of his
relatives just to please His great cousins.
SB 1.19.36: Otherwise [without being inspired by
Lord Kåñëa] how is it that you have voluntarily
appeared here, though you are moving incognito to
the common man and are not visible to us who are
on the verge of death?
anyathä te 'vyakta-gater darçanaà naù kathaà
nåëäm
nitaräà mriyamäëänäà saàsiddhasya vanéyasaù
SB 1.19.37: Oh guru of saints! Show the way of
perfection for all persons, and especially for one
who is about to die.
SB 1.19.38: Please let me know what a man should
hear, chant, remember and worship, and also what
he should not do. Please explain all this to me.
yac chrotavyam atho japyaà yat kartavyaà nåbhiù
prabho
smartavyaà bhajanéyaà vä brühi yad vä
viparyayam
SB 1.19.39: O powerful brähmaëa, it is said that
you hardly stay in the houses of men long enough
to milk a cow.
nünaà bhagavato brahman gåheñu gåha-medhinäm
na lakñyate hy avasthänam api go-dohanaà kvacit
SB 1.19.40: Çré Süta Gosvämé said: King questioned
sweetly and great and powerful personality, the son
of Vyäsadeva, who knew the principles of religion,
began his reply.