Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.13.8
Mukti· LiberationRevival Was Not Nimi’s Wish
“If you are satisfied with this sacrifice and if you are actually able to do so, kindly bring Mahārāja Nimi back to life in this body.” The demigods said yes to this request by the sages, but Mahārāja Nimi said, “Please do not imprison me again in a material body.”
What the purport teaches
- The sages asked the demigods to bring Mahārāja Nimi back to life in his preserved body, if they were satisfied and able.
- The purport explains that demigods have powers far beyond those of human beings, including the ability to revive a dead body.
- The demigods agreed, but Mahārāja Nimi asked not to be imprisoned again in a material body.
Try this today
Spend a minute reflecting on Nimi’s words, “Please do not imprison me again in a material body.”
Ask yourself
What does Nimi’s refusal suggest about the limits of simply prolonging bodily life?
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.