Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.24.10-11
Mukti· LiberationAssociation That Brought Liberation
“It has been decided that among human beings Babhru is the best and that Devāvṛdha is equal to the demigods. Because of the association of Babhru and Devāvṛdha, all of their descendants, numbering 14,065, achieved liberation.” In the dynasty of King Mahābhoja, who was exceedingly religious, there appeared the Bhoja kings.
What the purport teaches
- Babhru is praised as the best among human beings, and Devāvṛdha as equal to the demigods.
- Through association with Babhru and Devāvṛdha, all their descendants, numbering 14,065, achieved liberation.
- King Mahābhoja was exceedingly religious. The Bhoja kings appeared in his dynasty.
Try this today
Today, take a moment to reflect on the association of Babhru and Devāvṛdha and its stated result.
Ask yourself
What does the liberation of these descendants teach me about the importance of association?
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.