Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.22.24
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesResponsibility Fulfilled, Affection Remains
“Thus relieved of his responsibility by handing over his daughter to a suitable man, Svāyambhuva Manu, his mind agitated by feelings of separation, embraced his affectionate daughter with both his arms.”
What the purport teaches
- The purport describes parents’ responsibility as continuing until their children are married to suitable spouses.
- By giving his daughter to a suitable husband, Svāyambhuva Manu felt relieved of his responsibility.
- Even with that relief, separation agitated his mind. He embraced his affectionate daughter with both arms.
Try this today
Express affection today to a family member whose circumstances are changing.
Ask yourself
Can I recognize both relief and sadness when a family responsibility changes?
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.