Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.13.47
Mukti· LiberationDetachment Is a Greater Blessing Than Wealth
“Thinking like that, King Aṅga could not sleep at night. He became completely indifferent to household life. Once, therefore, in the dead of night, he got up from bed and left Vena’s mother [his wife], who was sleeping deeply. He gave up all attraction for his greatly opulent kingdom, and, unseen by anyone, he very silently gave up his home and opulence and proceeded towards the forest.”
What the purport teaches
- The blessings of a great soul can bring material opulence. Giving up attachment to that wealth is an even greater blessing.
- It was not easy for King Aṅga to leave his opulent kingdom and young, faithful wife.
- His ability to give up attachment and quietly go to the forest was a great blessing of the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
Try this today
Today, pray for less attachment to one possession you especially treasure.
Ask yourself
Do I value freedom from attachment as much as I value material prosperity?
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.