Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.13.12
Visarga· Brahmā's creationGood Qualities Support a Peaceful Home
“King Vatsara had a very dear wife whose name was Svarvīthi, and she gave birth to six sons, named Puṣpārṇa, Tigmaketu, Iṣa, Ūrja, Vasu and Jaya.”
What the purport teaches
- Vatsara’s dear wife, Svarvīthi, gave birth to six sons. The purport explains that she was regarded as worshipable because of her good qualities.
- She was faithful, obedient and affectionate toward her husband, and capable of managing household affairs.
- When both husband and wife have good qualities and live peacefully, nice children take birth. In this way, the whole family becomes happy and prosperous.
Try this today
Do one household task today with care and affection.
Ask yourself
Which good quality could I strengthen to help make my home more peaceful?
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.