(Bhagavatham 5.6.1 – 5.6.8)

Rishabha’s story concludes…

Rishabha renounced everything and wandered around. As his entire life was inimitable, this later phase was no exception.

Now he lived the life of an ‘Avadhootha’, a complete renounce. He ate what he got in front of him and slept where he stopped. Nothing in this world could attract his attention.

Why he led such a dispassionate life? Because, the mind is so vulnerable that any time it can yield to its enemies. What are the enemies for a Yogi?

Bhagavatham says, there are six of them. Desire to experience sensory pleasures, anger towards those who deny it, pride in wealth, greed, unhappiness in losing wealth and pleasures, hence forgetfulness of your true nature and fear of losing pleasures are enemies for a Yogi or Sadhak!

Your mind can yield to these enemies any time, so do not depend on its cravings and aversions if you want to live a wise life. Remember, even Lord Siva could not resist Mohini Devi!