Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.27.6
Visarga· Brahmā's creationLet Family Life Expand Kṛṣṇa Consciousness
“The great sage Nārada then addressed King Prācīnabarhiṣat: O one whose life span is great [virāṭ], in this way King Purañjana begot 1,100 sons within the womb of his wife, Purañjanī. However, in this business he passed away half of his life span.”
What the purport teaches
- Purañjana begot 1,100 sons with Purañjanī and spent half his life in this pursuit. Family activity can consume a large part of one's limited life.
- The purport recommends restraint in sex life rather than unrestricted enjoyment. Good consciousness helps one use intelligence to recognize the value of human life.
- Through mutual consultation, husband and wife can understand that human life is meant for advancement in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, not merely for producing many children. The results of their life together should expand their Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
Try this today
Discuss one small way to support Kṛṣṇa consciousness with your spouse, or write down one way your own daily choices could support it.
Ask yourself
How could thoughtful consultation help your household give more importance to Kṛṣṇa consciousness?
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.