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atrāpy udāharantīmam | :atrāpy udāharantīmam | ||
itihāsaṁ purātanam | :itihāsaṁ purātanam | ||
ārṣabhāṇāṁ ca saṁvādaṁ | :ārṣabhāṇāṁ ca saṁvādaṁ | ||
videhasya mahātmanaḥ | :videhasya mahātmanaḥ | ||
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atra api—in this very matter (of describing bhāgavata-dharma); udāharanti—is given as an example; imam—this; itihāsam—historical account; purātanam—ancient; ārṣabhāṇām—of the sons of Ṛṣabha; ca—and; saṁvādam—the conversation; videhasya—with Janaka, King of Videha; mahā-ātmanaḥ—who was a great broad-minded soul. | atra api—in this very matter (of describing bhāgavata-dharma); udāharanti—is given as an example; imam—this; itihāsam—historical account; purātanam—ancient; ārṣabhāṇām—of the sons of Ṛṣabha; ca—and; saṁvādam—the conversation; videhasya—with Janaka, King of Videha; mahā-ātmanaḥ—who was a great broad-minded soul. | ||
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To explain the devotional service of the Lord, sages have related the ancient history of the conversation between the great soul King Videha and the sons of Ṛṣabha. | To explain the devotional service of the Lord, sages have related the ancient history of the conversation between the great soul King Videha and the sons of Ṛṣabha. | ||
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The words itihāsam purātanam, meaning "ancient historical account," are significant here. Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam is nigama-kalpa-taror galitam phalam ([[SB 1.1.3]]), the ripe fruit of the desire tree of Vedic knowledge. In the pages of the Bhāgavatam we find true historical narrations relating to the Supreme Personality of Godhead and the liberation of the conditioned souls. These historical accounts are not fiction or mythology, but describe the wonderful activities of the Lord and His devotees that took place in yugas previous to the advent of this puny age. Although mundane scholars have foolishly tried to depict the Bhāgavatam as a mythological work or a recent creation, the actual fact is that Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam is a perfect transcendental literature describing not only the entire situation of this universe but also that which lies far beyond this universe, in both the material and spiritual skies. If one seriously studies the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam he becomes the most learned intellectual man. Caitanya Mahāprabhu desires that all pious persons become highly learned by hearing Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam and then preach the glories of the Lord in a scientific way all over the world. It is essential that we hear these historical narrations, such as the conversation between the nava-yogendras and King Videha, with complete faith and submission. Then, as stated in verse 12 of this chapter, even if our former life is filled with abominable activities, simply by hearing Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam we shall be promoted to the same transcendental status as the Lord and His pure devotees. This is the extraordinary power of bhāgavata history, as contrasted with useless, mundane historical accounts, which ultimately serve no purpose. Although mundane historians justify their work on the plea that we have to learn from history, we can practically see that the world situation is now rapidly deteriorating into unbearable conflict and chaos while so-called historians stand helplessly by. But the bhāgavata historians who have faithfully heard Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam can give perfect and potent instructions for the restoration of a peaceful and blissful world. Therefore those who are inclined to enrich their intellectual life through the study of history should educate themselves in the historical narrations of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. This will bring them the perfection of intellectual and spiritual life. | The words ''itihāsam purātanam'', meaning "ancient historical account," are significant here.[[Srimad-Bhagavatam|''Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam'']] is ''nigama-kalpa-taror galitam phalam'' ([[SB 1.1.3]]), the ripe fruit of the desire tree of Vedic knowledge. In the pages of the [[Srimad-Bhagavatam|''Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam'']] we find true historical narrations relating to the Supreme Personality of Godhead and the liberation of the conditioned souls. These historical accounts are not fiction or mythology, but describe the wonderful activities of the Lord and His devotees that took place in ''yugas'' previous to the advent of this puny age. Although mundane scholars have foolishly tried to depict the [[Srimad-Bhagavatam|''Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam'']] as a mythological work or a recent creation, the actual fact is that [[Srimad-Bhagavatam|''Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam'']] is a perfect transcendental literature describing not only the entire situation of this universe but also that which lies far beyond this universe, in both the material and spiritual skies. If one seriously studies the [[Srimad-Bhagavatam|''Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam'']] he becomes the most learned intellectual man. Caitanya Mahāprabhu desires that all pious persons become highly learned by hearing [[Srimad-Bhagavatam|''Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam'']] and then preach the glories of the Lord in a scientific way all over the world. It is essential that we hear these historical narrations, such as the conversation between the ''nava-yogendras'' and King Videha, with complete faith and submission. Then, as stated in verse 12 of this chapter, even if our former life is filled with abominable activities, simply by hearing [[Srimad-Bhagavatam|''Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam'']] we shall be promoted to the same transcendental status as the Lord and His pure devotees. This is the extraordinary power of ''bhāgavata'' history, as contrasted with useless, mundane historical accounts, which ultimately serve no purpose. Although mundane historians justify their work on the plea that we have to learn from history, we can practically see that the world situation is now rapidly deteriorating into unbearable conflict and chaos while so-called historians stand helplessly by. But the ''bhāgavata'' historians who have faithfully heard [[Srimad-Bhagavatam|''Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam'']] can give perfect and potent instructions for the restoration of a peaceful and blissful world. Therefore those who are inclined to enrich their intellectual life through the study of history should educate themselves in the historical narrations of [[Srimad-Bhagavatam|''Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam'']]. This will bring them the perfection of intellectual and spiritual life. | ||
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A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Please note: The synonyms, translation and purport of this verse were composed by disciples of Śrīla Prabhupāda
TEXT 14
- atrāpy udāharantīmam
- itihāsaṁ purātanam
- ārṣabhāṇāṁ ca saṁvādaṁ
- videhasya mahātmanaḥ
SYNONYMS
atra api—in this very matter (of describing bhāgavata-dharma); udāharanti—is given as an example; imam—this; itihāsam—historical account; purātanam—ancient; ārṣabhāṇām—of the sons of Ṛṣabha; ca—and; saṁvādam—the conversation; videhasya—with Janaka, King of Videha; mahā-ātmanaḥ—who was a great broad-minded soul.
Translation and purport composed by disciples of Śrīla Prabhupāda
TRANSLATION
To explain the devotional service of the Lord, sages have related the ancient history of the conversation between the great soul King Videha and the sons of Ṛṣabha.
PURPORT
The words itihāsam purātanam, meaning "ancient historical account," are significant here.Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam is nigama-kalpa-taror galitam phalam (SB 1.1.3), the ripe fruit of the desire tree of Vedic knowledge. In the pages of the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam we find true historical narrations relating to the Supreme Personality of Godhead and the liberation of the conditioned souls. These historical accounts are not fiction or mythology, but describe the wonderful activities of the Lord and His devotees that took place in yugas previous to the advent of this puny age. Although mundane scholars have foolishly tried to depict the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam as a mythological work or a recent creation, the actual fact is that Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam is a perfect transcendental literature describing not only the entire situation of this universe but also that which lies far beyond this universe, in both the material and spiritual skies. If one seriously studies the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam he becomes the most learned intellectual man. Caitanya Mahāprabhu desires that all pious persons become highly learned by hearing Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam and then preach the glories of the Lord in a scientific way all over the world. It is essential that we hear these historical narrations, such as the conversation between the nava-yogendras and King Videha, with complete faith and submission. Then, as stated in verse 12 of this chapter, even if our former life is filled with abominable activities, simply by hearing Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam we shall be promoted to the same transcendental status as the Lord and His pure devotees. This is the extraordinary power of bhāgavata history, as contrasted with useless, mundane historical accounts, which ultimately serve no purpose. Although mundane historians justify their work on the plea that we have to learn from history, we can practically see that the world situation is now rapidly deteriorating into unbearable conflict and chaos while so-called historians stand helplessly by. But the bhāgavata historians who have faithfully heard Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam can give perfect and potent instructions for the restoration of a peaceful and blissful world. Therefore those who are inclined to enrich their intellectual life through the study of history should educate themselves in the historical narrations of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. This will bring them the perfection of intellectual and spiritual life.