Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.16.36
Visarga· Brahmā's creationDevarāta Is Recognized as One of Them
“Viśvāmitra said, “O Kuśikas [descendants of Kauśika], this Devarāta is my son and is one of you. Please obey his orders.” O King Parīkṣit, Viśvāmitra had many other sons, such as Aṣṭaka, Hārīta, Jaya and Kratumān.”
What the purport teaches
- Viśvāmitra addressed the Kuśikas, the descendants of Kauśika, and declared that Devarāta was his son.
- He told them that Devarāta was one of them and asked them to obey his orders.
- Viśvāmitra also had many other sons, including Aṣṭaka, Hārīta, Jaya and Kratumān.
Try this today
Include someone in a family conversation or activity today, making their welcome clear.
Ask yourself
How can I help someone feel accepted as one of the family?
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.