Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.30.12
Visarga· Brahmā's creationGood Character Brings Honor to a Family
“You will have a nice son, who will be in no way inferior to Lord Brahmā. Consequently, he will be very famous all over the universe, and the sons and grandsons generated by him will fill the three worlds.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord promised the Pracetās a son whose qualifications would be in no way inferior to Lord Brahmā’s. His descendants would fill the three worlds.
- The purport suggests that the son’s name would be Viśruta and that his good character would glorify both his father and mother.
- Cāṇakya compares a good son to a flowering tree whose fragrance fills a forest. Kṛṣṇa’s birth in the family of the Yadus made that dynasty famous throughout the world.
Try this today
Do one thoughtful act today that reflects good character, without seeking recognition.
Ask yourself
How might my character bring genuine honor to my family?
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.