Prachethas continued their well disciplined intense penance for a long time. All the senses and thus mind were under their influence now. Then Sage Narada spotted them and approached them.

Honouring him, the seekers said, “Oh Guru, we are so fortunate to get your Darshan. Years of Grihastha life has clouded our memory and we have forgotten the advices given by Lord Siva and Lord Sri Hari. Please remind us how to get ‘Atma Bodham’.

Remembering the Lord in mind, Sage Narada says, “the one who serves the Lord who is visible in and as the entire creation is fortunate. His birth, deeds, life, mind and word become purposeful. The lives of all others are futile as they live like animals”.

Note – here Bhagavatham states that when the seeker becomes eligible, Guru comes to him.

It is interesting to note that even though Prachethas were fortunate to get guidance from the Lord directly, their spiritual journey becomes complete only with the advice of the Guru.

The quest for Knowledge and liberation is inherent in all of us.