Priyavratha was  a true devotee right from his early childhood and served Sage Narada with great attention. Thus he attained Knowledge of the Self and desired to live an ascetic life only. But his father Swayambhoo Manu wanted him to take up the kingly responsibilities as all noble qualities blossomed in him.

Priyavratha was reluctant to take charge of the Kingdom as he was afraid that it would decrease his inner joy.

So, Manu went to take home his son who was learning from Sage Narada in the Mandara Hills.

Knowing this conflict, Manu’s father Lord Brahma who is in charge of Creation decided to advise Priyavratha to accept Kingly duties to support creation in the world.

As Lord Brahma appeared, Narada, Manu and Priyavratha prostrated before him.

What was Brahma’s advice to Priyavratha? We will see in the next Slokas.

Note – we have seen many case studies in Bhagavatham so far. Whatever your age, gender, education, heredity and back ground may be, you still have a chance to realize your own Self.