We are beginning the Sixth Canto of Srimad Bhagavatham which narrates stories of ‘Bhagavad Kripa’ that alone can nourish our lives.

Fifth Canto ends with a scaring account of punishments that one can receive as a result of their sins.

Upon hearing them, King Parikshith asks Sage Suka, “Oh Bhakthothama! Please tell me the way to escape from the Narak lokas even if one commits sins”.

Sri Suka replies, “Unless the sinner does the Prayashchitham before he dies, he will have to suffer afterwards. So, one must try to purify himself from all mental, verbal and bodily sins”.

Parikshith asks further, “Even if one knows this truth, unless he is free from such vasanas, he may repeat the same sins. Then how can Prayashchitham help him? Isn’t it a temporary cleansing like an elephant’s bath?”.

Sri Suka replies, “Yes, Papam and Prayashchitham relate to Ajnanam. The main remedy to purify yourself is through Jnanam. With constant practice, an ignorant person can attain Knowledge.