Shloka 22
Devahūti’s Prayers, Kapila’s Departure, and Devahūti’s Liberation
Siddhapada
तमेव ध्यायती देवमपत्यं कपिलं हरिम् । बभूवाचिरतो वत्स नि:स्पृहा तादृशे गृहे ॥ २२ ॥
tam eva dhyāyatī devam apatyaṁ kapilaṁ harim babhūvācirato vatsa niḥspṛhā tādṛśe gṛhe
হে বিদুর, তিনি সর্বদা নিজের পুত্র—ভগবান হরি কপিলদেব—কে ধ্যান করতে করতে অচিরেই সেই সুসজ্জিত গৃহের প্রতিও নিস্পৃহ ও অনাসক্ত হয়ে উঠলেন।
Here is a practical example of how one can elevate oneself in spiritual advancement by Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Kapiladeva is Kṛṣṇa, and He appeared as the son of Devahūti. After Kapiladeva left home, Devahūti was absorbed in thought of Him, and thus she was always Kṛṣṇa conscious. Her constant situation in Kṛṣṇa consciousness enabled her to be detached from hearth and home.
FAQs
This verse says that by meditating exclusively on the Lord (Hari), Devahūti quickly became niḥspṛhā—free from material hankering—even in a household setting.
Because Kapila is an incarnation of the Supreme Lord; although appearing as Devahūti’s child, He is Hari—the Lord who removes ignorance and material desire.
Regularly center the mind on the Lord through japa, hearing, and remembrance; steady devotion gradually reduces cravings and anxiety even amid family responsibilities.