Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.16.2
Visarga· Brahmā's creationRespect Family and Heed Wise Counsel
“King Parīkṣit married the daughter of King Uttara and begot four sons, headed by Mahārāja Janamejaya.”
What the purport teaches
- King Parīkṣit married Irāvatī, the daughter of King Uttara, and had four sons headed by Mahārāja Janamejaya. The purport explains that the Vedic marriage system stressed gotra, or family.
- Janamejaya was one of the rājarṣi kings. Grieving his father's death, he began a sacrifice to kill the serpents, but changed his decision at the request of influential demigods and sages.
- Janamejaya showed great respect to his father and Vyāsadeva. He also generously rewarded those present at the sacrifice.
Try this today
Before acting on one upset feeling today, pause and seek thoughtful guidance.
Ask yourself
Am I willing to reconsider a decision when wise counsel challenges my grief or anger?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points, practice and question are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport. Read the full purport to go deeper.