(Bhagavatham 5.7.1 – 5.7.14)

Bharatha’s story

We are going to see King Bharatha’s story now.  Lord Rishabha entrusted him with all the kingly responsibilities which he could manage very well.

Bharatha was married to Panchajani (Viswaroopa’s daughter) and the royal couple were blessed with five great sons Sumathi, Rashtrabhrith, Sudarsan, Avaran, Dhoomrakethu.

Bharatha conducted various Yagas with utmost devotion to the Lord and the country moved to more and more prosperity.

Our country was named after this great King as ‘Bharatham’.

As his duty was perfectly done, he wanted to retire and do penance at ‘Pulaha Ashram’.

Lord Sri Hari is always blessing this place with His Presence.

As Bharatha stayed there in immense penance his heart filled with devotion and eyes filled with tears of joy.

What is going to happen next? Let us wait and see in the next chapter.