Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.23.6
Visarga· Brahmā's creationSix Kings Give Their States Names
“These six sons, headed by Aṅga, later became kings of six states in the eastern side of India. These states were known according to the names of their respective kings. From Aṅga came a son named Khalapāna, and from Khalapāna came Diviratha.”
What the purport teaches
- The six sons headed by Aṅga became kings of six states in eastern India.
- Each state was known by the name of its respective king.
- Aṅga’s son was Khalapāna, and Khalapāna’s son was Diviratha.
Try this today
Write one sentence explaining how the six states received their names.
Ask yourself
How does this verse connect the names of rulers with the names of places?
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.