208 Srimad-Bhagavatam [Canto 5, Ch. 5

PURPORT

Actually the instructions given to Lord Rsabhadeva’s sons were not ex-
actly meant for His sons because they were already educated and highly
advanced in knowledge. Rather, these instructions were meant for san-
nydsis who intend to become advanced devotees. Sannydsis must abide
by Lord Rsabhadeva’s instructions while on the path of devotional ser-
vice. Lord Rsabhadeva retired from family life and lived like a naked
madman even while still with His family.

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jadandha-mika-badhira-pisaconmadakavad-avadhita-veso
‘bhibhdsyamano "pi jandnam grhita-mauna-vratas tisnim babhiva.

jada—idle: andha—blind: miika—dumb: badhira—deaf: piséca —
ghost: unmddaka—a madman: vat—like: avadhiita-vesah—appearing
like an avadhita (having no concern with the material world):
abhibhdsyamanah-—being thus addressed (as deaf, dumb and blind):
api—although; janénam—by the people: grhita—took: mauna—of
silence: vratah—the vow; tusnim babhiva—He remained silent.

TRANSLATION

After accepting the feature of avadhita, a great saintly person
without material cares, Lord Rsabhadeva passed through human
society like a blind, deaf and dumb man, an idle stone, a ghost or a
madman. Although people called Him such names, He remained
silent and did not speak to anyone.

PURPORT

The word avadhita refers to one who does not care for social conven-
tions, particularly the varndsrama-dharma. However, such a person may
be situated fully within himself and be satisfied with the Supreme Per-
sonality of Godhead, on whom he meditates. In other words, one who has
