Shloka 6
Kṛṣṇa Comforts His Parents, Restores Ugrasena, Studies with Sāndīpani, and Returns the Guru’s Son
यस्तयोरात्मज: कल्प आत्मना च धनेन च । वृत्तिं न दद्यात्तं प्रेत्य स्वमांसं खादयन्ति हि ॥ ६ ॥
yas tayor ātmajaḥ kalpa ātmanā ca dhanena ca vṛttiṁ na dadyāt taṁ pretya sva-māṁsaṁ khādayanti hi
El hijo que, pudiendo hacerlo, no sostiene a sus padres con su esfuerzo y su riqueza, después de morir es obligado a comer su propia carne.
FAQs
This verse states that a capable son must support his parents with his effort and wealth; neglecting their maintenance brings severe karmic consequences after death.
Krishna was instructing Uddhava on dharma and proper conduct, emphasizing that devotion includes responsible duty—especially caring for parents and elders.
If you are able—through work, time, or resources—ensure your parents’ basic needs, respect, and security are cared for; spiritual life is strengthened by such responsible compassion.