Who · Lord Kapila, Devahūti, Kardama Muni, Brahmā, Kardama’s nine daughters
The story · Following Kardama’s direction with faith, Devahūti worshiped the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Brahmā understood that the Lord had appeared in her womb to explain complete knowledge, and announced that her son would be celebrated as Kapila. Kardama’s nine daughters married sages, who departed joyfully for their hermitages. With his family duties fulfilled, Kardama asked the Lord’s permission to become a wandering mendicant. Kapila granted permission, telling him to surrender all his activities to Him, and Kardama fixed his mind upon the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
What it teaches · The Lord appears to support His devotees. True renunciation means surrendering one’s activities to Him and seeking Him through unfailing devotional service.