Usually a man may yield to lust or greed or anger. But here, a noble man has failed because of his compassion!

So, we can see that attachment in any form, towards anyone or anything is harmful as it is a distorted form of love. It is not the external person or object that does the harm, but the inner feeling of “My”ness that enslaves you.

It is shocking to see the extent to which it has taken a Sadhak like Bharatha!

Dear Devotee,

A negative quality may be an iron chain and a positive quality can turn out to be a golden chain. Both can bind you and lead to misery.

So watch out what is happening in your mind!

HariOm!

(Bhagavatham 5.8.1 – 5.8.27)