Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.8.14
Visarga· Brahmā's creationSteady Service for Another’s Good
“Among the sons of Sagara Mahārāja was one named Asamañjasa, who was born from the King’s second wife, Keśinī. The son of Asamañjasa was known as Aṁśumān, and he was always engaged in working for the good of Sagara Mahārāja, his grandfather.”
What the purport teaches
- Asamañjasa was a son of Sagara Mahārāja, born from the King’s second wife, Keśinī.
- Aṁśumān was the son of Asamañjasa and the grandson of Sagara Mahārāja.
- Aṁśumān was always engaged in working for his grandfather’s good. The verse highlights his steady care through service.
Try this today
Do one small, helpful task for an elder today.
Ask yourself
How can I work for the good of an elder in my 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.