Srimad Bhagavatam — Saptama Skandha, Shloka 6
Gṛhastha-Dharma: How a Householder Attains Liberation by Offering All to Vāsudeva
ज्ञातय: पितरौ पुत्रा भ्रातर: सुहृदोऽपरे । यद्वदन्ति यदिच्छन्ति चानुमोदेत निर्मम: ॥ ६ ॥
jñātayaḥ pitarau putrā bhrātaraḥ suhṛdo ’pare yad vadanti yad icchanti cānumodeta nirmamaḥ
ज्ञातयः पितरौ पुत्रा भ्रातरः सुहृदश्च ये । यद्वदन्ति यदिच्छन्ति तद्बाह्येनानुमोदयेन्, अन्तः तु निर्ममो बुद्धः सरलजीवननिश्चयः ॥
FAQs
This verse advises that one should relate to family and well-wishers without the sense of ownership—agreeing without egoic possessiveness—thus remaining detached and steady.
Because the Bhagavatam presents devotion supported by inner renunciation: a householder can fulfill duties while avoiding bondage by giving up ‘mine-ness’ and acting without attachment.
Practice reducing control and ego in relationships—listen, cooperate where appropriate, and let go of possessive expectations—while keeping your spiritual center and values intact.