(Bhagavatham 5.14.1 – 5.14.46)

This chapter gives a very detailed narration of human life comparing it to a group of merchants trapped in a dense forest.

They are facing all sorts of troubles and miseries in this endless path that leads to no exit.

We are giving a very short explanation here and request the devotees to read Srimad Bhagavatham for greater reading pleasure.

An ignorant person is caught up in the worldly life and seldom realizes its dangers. His Karma and Karmaphalam continues for ever and makes him suffer from his own mind, senses, friends, foes and family.

Whatever pleases him temporarily, leads to displeasure later. He does not realize the futility of his life and wanders aimlessly.

This cycle of lifetimes and misery continues till he reaches the Lotus Feet of the Lord.

Bharatha being most compassionate, comes to the level of Rahoogana and elevates his mind.