Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.23.47
Visarga· Brahmā's creationKardama Understood Devahūti’s Desire for Children
“The powerful Kardama Muni was the knower of everyone’s heart, and he could grant whatever one desired. Knowing the spiritual soul, he regarded her as half of his body. Dividing himself into nine forms, he impregnated Devahūti with nine discharges of semen.”
What the purport teaches
- Kardama Muni knew the spiritual soul and understood the desires within others’ hearts. He regarded Devahūti as half of his own body.
- Knowing that she wanted many children, he took the first opportunity to fulfill her desire.
- The purport describes him as vibhu, a powerful master. Through yogic power, his nine forms produced nine daughters in Devahūti’s womb at once.
Try this today
Ask someone close to you about one wish that matters to them, and listen attentively.
Ask yourself
How carefully do I listen to understand the wishes of someone close to me?
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.