Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.16.29
Visarga· Brahmā's creationMadhucchandā Among Viśvāmitra’s Sons
“O King Parīkṣit, Viśvāmitra had 101 sons, of whom the middle one was known as Madhucchandā. In relation to him, all the other sons were celebrated as the Madhucchandās.”
What the purport teaches
- Viśvāmitra had 101 sons, and the middle son was named Madhucchandā.
- The Vedic statement quoted in the purport explains that fifty sons were older than Madhucchandā and fifty were younger.
- In relation to Madhucchandā, all the other sons were celebrated as the Madhucchandās.
Try this today
Write a brief note identifying Madhucchandā and his place among Viśvāmitra’s 101 sons.
Ask yourself
Am I giving the family details in this account careful attention?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
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