Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.8.17
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesAsamañjasa Revives the Boys and Leaves
“Because Asamañjasa engaged in such abominable activities, his father gave up affection for him and had him exiled. Then Asamañjasa exhibited his mystic power by reviving the boys and showing them to the King and their parents. After this, Asamañjasa left Ayodhyā.”
What the purport teaches
- Because of Asamañjasa’s abominable activities, his father gave up affection for him and had him exiled.
- Asamañjasa was a jāti-smara who retained his previous consciousness through mystic power. He could therefore give life to the dead.
- He revived the boys and showed them to the King and their parents, attracting everyone’s attention. Then he immediately left Ayodhyā.
Try this today
Before one action today, pause and consider whether it will cause distress to others.
Ask yourself
How might my actions affect the people who care for me?
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.