Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.5.23
Ūti· What drives us to actContinue Spiritual Service Despite Opposition
“The Haryaśvas, the sons of Prajāpati Dakṣa, were very well-behaved, cultured sons, but unfortunately, because of the instructions of Nārada Muni, they deviated from the order of their father. When Dakṣa heard this news, which was brought to him by Nārada Muni, he began to lament. Although he was the father of such good sons, he had lost them all. Certainly this was lamentable.”
What the purport teaches
- The Haryaśvas were well-behaved, learned and advanced. Nārada Muni directed them to use their culture and knowledge to end material entanglement.
- Dakṣa felt sorrow rather than happiness at their decision. The purport explains that materialistic expectations can make parents lament over their children’s spiritual advancement.
- Although condemned for his benevolent work, Nārada Muni never gives up his mission. He continues chanting Hare Kṛṣṇa to deliver as many fallen souls as possible.
Try this today
Set aside two minutes today to chant Hare Kṛṣṇa, remembering Nārada Muni’s steadiness.
Ask yourself
What helps me remain steady in spiritual service when others do not understand it?
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.