(Bhagavatham 5.5.16 – 5.5.35)

Why can’t people recognize what is right for them?

The reason is, they are suffering from endless desires to experience sensory pleasure and achieve it. They compete among themselves, have no hesitation in doing harm to others and have no awareness of the dangerous consequences. As far as Shreyas path is concerned, most people are blind.

The wise man who sees this foolishness, will definitely advise them to come out of this misery.

Then why do fathers advise their sons to make money? Bhagavatham says, the fathers who do not advise their sons about the Shreyas path are not fit as good fathers. So are the Gurus, mothers, husbands and even God too, who cannot save the miserable.

Rishabha further advises His sons to respect their brothers and Brahmins too.

Who is a Brahmana? The noble man with Sathwa Guna, subsided mind, controlled senses, truthfulness, compassion, limited food habits, forbearance, Knowledge of the Lord – these eight qualities define a Brahmana.