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Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.5.34

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees

Dakṣa Hears of His Sons’ Choice

“At this time, Prajāpati Dakṣa observed many inauspicious signs, and he heard from various sources that his second group of sons, the Savalāśvas, had followed the path of their elder brothers in accordance with the instructions of Nārada.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 6.5.34, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Prajāpati Dakṣa observed many inauspicious signs.
  • He heard from various sources about his second group of sons, the Savalāśvas.
  • They had followed their elder brothers’ path in accordance with Nārada’s instructions.

Try this today

Pause today to reflect on your response to a loved one’s spiritual choices.

Ask yourself

How do I respond when someone close to me follows spiritual instruction?

Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.

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