Srimad Bhagavatam — Navama Skandha, Shloka 43
Bhagīratha Brings Gaṅgā; Saudāsa’s Curse; Khaṭvāṅga’s Instant Renunciation
न मे ब्रह्मकुलात् प्राणा: कुलदैवान्न चात्मजा: । न श्रियो न मही राज्यं न दाराश्चातिवल्लभा: ॥ ४३ ॥
na me brahma-kulāt prāṇāḥ kula-daivān na cātmajāḥ na śriyo na mahī rājyaṁ na dārāś cātivallabhāḥ
卡特万加（Khaṭvāṅga）大君心想：即使是我的生命，也不比婆罗门文化和婆罗门更珍贵，他们是我家族所崇拜的。那么我的王国、土地、妻子、孩子和财富又有什么可说的呢？对我来说，没有什么比婆罗门更珍贵的了。
Mahārāja Khaṭvāṅga, being in favor of the brahminical culture, wanted to utilize one moment’s time by fully surrendering unto the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The Lord is worshiped with this prayer:
FAQs
This verse declares that life, lineage, family deities, children, wealth, kingdom, and even a beloved spouse are not the highest priority—implying that devotion to the Supreme and higher spiritual duty surpass material and familial attachments.
To emphasize supreme love and priority for a higher spiritual principle/person over all worldly securities—showing the Bhagavatam theme that bhakti and dharma stand above social identity and possessions.
Perform duties to family and society, but keep your deepest loyalty with spiritual truth—reduce possessiveness, practice gratitude and service, and remember that status, wealth, and relationships are temporary compared to devotion and character.