Traditions Do Play Important Role In Society

2015-05-23
Srimad Bhagavatam 10.62.12-16 - Traditions Do Play Important Role In Society (download mp3)
by Rohini Priya Prabhu at ISKCON Chowpatty
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SB 10.62.12
banasya mantri kumbhandas
 citralekha ca tat-suta
sakhy aprcchat sakhim usam
 kautuhala-samanvita

Translation:

Banasura had a minister named Kumbhanda, whose daughter was Citralekha. A companion of Usa’s, she was filled with curiosity, and thus she inquired from her friend.

SB 10.62.13

kam tvam mrgayase su-bhru

 kidrsas te manorathah

hasta-graham na te ’dyapi

 raja-putry upalaksaye

Translation:

[Citralekha said:] Who are you searching for, O fine-browed one? What is this hankering you’re feeling? Until now, O princess, I haven’t seen any man take your hand in marriage.

SB 10.62.14

drstah kascin narah svapne

 syamah kamala-locanah

pita-vasa brhad-bahur

 yositam hrdayam-gamah

Translation:

[Usa said:] In my dream I saw a certain man who had a darkblue complexion, lotus eyes, yellow garments and mighty arms. He was the kind who touches women’s hearts.

SB 10.62.15

tam aham mrgaye kantam

 payayitvadharam madhu

kvapi yatah sprhayatim

 ksiptva mam vrjinarnave

Translation:

It is that lover I search for. After making me drink the honey of His lips, He has gone elsewhere, and thus He has thrown me, hankering fervently for Him, into the ocean of distress.

SB 10.62.16

citralekhovaca

vyasanam te ’pakarsami

 tri-lokyam yadi bhavyate

tam anesye varam yas te

 mano-harta tam adisa

Translation:

Citralekha said: I will remove your distress. If He is to be found anywhere in the three worlds, I will bring this future husband of yours who has stolen your heart. Please show me who He is.

Purport:

Interestingly, the name Citralekha indicates a person skilled in the art of drawing or painting. Citra means “excellent” or “variegated,” and lekha means “the art of drawing or painting.” Citralekha, as described in the following verse, will now utilize the talent indicated by her name.