Srimad Bhagavatam — Shashtha Skandha, Shloka 20
Nārada and Aṅgirā Instruct Citraketu: Impermanence, Ātma-Tattva, and Mantra-Upadeśa
तदैव ते परं ज्ञानं ददामि गृहमागत: । ज्ञात्वान्याभिनिवेशं ते पुत्रमेव ददाम्यहम् ॥ २० ॥
tadaiva te paraṁ jñānaṁ dadāmi gṛham āgataḥ jñātvānyābhiniveśaṁ te putram eva dadāmy aham
Saat pertama aku datang ke rumahmu, aku dapat memberimu pengetahuan rohani tertinggi; namun ketika kulihat batinmu terpaut pada hal-hal materi, aku hanya memberimu seorang putra—yang menjadi sebab sukacita dan ratapmu.
FAQs
This verse acknowledges deep worldly attachment (to having a son) while pointing the seeker toward paraṁ jñāna—supreme spiritual knowledge—showing that true relief comes through wisdom and detachment.
Citraketu was distressed due to childlessness; Aṅgirā, understanding his attachment, promised both higher knowledge and a son—using the king’s desire as an entry point to elevate him spiritually.
Seek spiritual understanding alongside responsibilities—recognize attachments clearly, and use life’s desires as motivation to pursue lasting inner freedom rather than temporary fulfillment alone.