Shloka 23
Nārada Instructs Dakṣa’s Sons; Allegory of the World; Dakṣa Curses Nārada
नाशं निशम्य पुत्राणां नारदाच्छीलशालिनाम् । अन्वतप्यत क: शोचन् सुप्रजस्त्वं शुचां पदम् ॥ २३ ॥
nāśaṁ niśamya putrāṇāṁ nāradāc chīla-śālinām anvatapyata kaḥ śocan suprajastvaṁ śucāṁ padam
نارد کے سبب اپنے باادب و باکردار بیٹوں کے زیاں/جدائی کی خبر سن کر دکش غم سے تڑپ اٹھا۔ نیک اولاد کا باپ ہو کر بھی وہ رنج کے مقام کو پہنچا۔
The Haryaśvas, the sons of Prajāpati Dakṣa, were certainly well-behaved, learned and advanced, and in accordance with the order of their father they went to perform austerities to beget good sons for their family. But Nārada Muni took advantage of their good behavior and culture to properly direct them not to be involved with this material world, but to use their culture and knowledge to end their material affairs. The Haryaśvas abided by the order of Nārada Muni, but when news of this was brought to Prajāpati Dakṣa, the prajāpati, instead of being happy with the actions of Nārada Muni, was extremely sorrowful. Similarly, we are trying to bring as many young men as possible to the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement for their ultimate benefit, but the parents of the young men joining this movement, being very sorry, are lamenting and making counterpropaganda. Of course, Prajāpati Dakṣa did not make propaganda against Nārada Muni, but later, as we shall see, Dakṣa cursed Nārada Muni for his benevolent activities. This is the way of materialistic life. A materialistic father and mother want to engage their sons in begetting children, striving for improved economic conditions and rotting in materialistic life. They are not unhappy when their children become spoiled, useless citizens, but they lament when they join the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement to achieve the ultimate goal of life. This animosity between parents and the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement has existed since time immemorial. Even Nārada Muni was condemned, not to speak of others. Nevertheless, Nārada Muni never gives up his mission. To deliver as many fallen souls as possible, he continues playing his musical instrument and vibrating the transcendental sound Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa, Hare Hare/ Hare Rāma, Hare Rāma, Rāma Rāma, Hare Hare.
FAQs
This verse highlights that even when one loses family members, lamentation is ultimately misplaced; spiritual understanding reframes loss and reduces sorrow rooted in attachment.
In this narrative, Nārada’s message exposes the temporary nature of worldly progeny and redirects attention toward higher spiritual purpose beyond material lineage.
Recognize that relationships and outcomes are temporary; cultivate steadiness through devotion and wisdom so that life’s changes do not turn the mind into an “abode of sorrow.”