Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.6.55
Mukti· LiberationSpiritual Influence Helped His Wives Advance
“O Mahārāja Parīkṣit, by observing their husband progressing in spiritual existence, Saubhari Muni’s wives were also able to enter the spiritual world by his spiritual power, just as the flames of a fire cease when the fire is extinguished.”
What the purport teaches
- Saubhari Muni’s wives observed their husband progressing in spiritual existence and followed him.
- By his spiritual influence, they also entered the spiritual world. The translation compares this to flames ceasing when the fire is extinguished.
- The purport emphasizes their faithful service to a spiritually advanced husband. Although they were not independently qualified, they received the same spiritual benefit through his influence.
Try this today
Reflect on one example of spiritual progress you have observed and write down what you can learn from it.
Ask yourself
How does this account deepen my appreciation for spiritually advanced guidance?
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.