Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 5.2.20
Visarga· Brahmā's creationPūrvacitti Returned to Worship Brahmā
“Pūrvacitti gave birth to these nine sons, one each year, but after they grew up she left them at home and again approached Lord Brahmā to worship him.”
What the purport teaches
- Pūrvacitti gave birth to nine sons, one each year. After they grew up, she left them at home.
- The purport explains that Apsarās may descend by a superior demigod’s order, marry and bear children, and then return to their celestial homes.
- Pūrvacitti did not remain permanently with Āgnīdhra. After cooperating in his household affairs, she returned to Brahmā to worship him.
Try this today
Pause today to reflect on one household relationship you might be taking for granted.
Ask yourself
What does Pūrvacitti’s departure show you about the temporary nature of her household stay?
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.