Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.13.18
Mukti· LiberationVena’s Bad Character Grieves Saintly Aṅga
“The wife of Aṅga, Sunīthā, gave birth to a son named Vena, who was very crooked. The saintly King Aṅga was very disappointed with Vena’s bad character, and he left home and kingdom and went out to the forest.”
What the purport teaches
- Aṅga’s wife, Sunīthā, gave birth to Vena, who was very crooked.
- Although King Aṅga was saintly, his son’s bad character caused him great disappointment.
- Aṅga left his home and kingdom and went to the forest.
Try this today
Notice one action today that could distress someone at home, and choose a considerate response instead.
Ask yourself
How might my conduct bring either peace or disappointment to those 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.