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Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.14.32

Visarga· Brahmā's creation

A Birth Brings Shared Joy

“Thereafter, in due course of time, a son was born to the King. Hearing news of this, all the inhabitants of the state of Śūrasena were extremely pleased.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 6.14.32, translation

What the purport teaches

  • In due course of time, a son was born to the King.
  • The inhabitants of Śūrasena heard the news of the birth.
  • All the inhabitants were extremely pleased; the joy extended throughout the state.

Try this today

Offer a sincere word of happiness to someone who has received good news.

Ask yourself

How do I share in another person’s happiness?

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.

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