Srimad Bhagavatam — Shashtha Skandha, Shloka 13
Citraketu’s Detachment, Nārada’s Mantra, and the Darśana of Anantadeva
निर्हृत्य ज्ञातयो ज्ञातेर्देहं कृत्वोचिता: क्रिया: । तत्यजुर्दुस्त्यजं स्नेहं शोकमोहभयार्तिदम् ॥ १३ ॥
nirhṛtya jñātayo jñāter dehaṁ kṛtvocitāḥ kriyāḥ tatyajur dustyajaṁ snehaṁ śoka-moha-bhayārtidam
After the relatives had discharged their duties by performing the proper funeral ceremonies and burning the dead child’s body, they gave up the affection that leads to illusion, lamentation, fear and pain. Such affection is undoubtedly difficult to give up, but they gave it up very easily.
FAQs
This verse states that after completing proper rites, one should relinquish attachment—though difficult—because such attachment fuels grief, delusion, and fear.
Śukadeva Gosvāmī is narrating these events and teachings to Mahārāja Parīkṣit.
Do your duties and rituals responsibly, but consciously release possessiveness—recognizing that clinging intensifies anxiety, confusion, and sorrow.