Text 19] The Activities of Lord Rsabhadeva 243
Pariksit might have been thinking that the Kuru dynasty was not as for-
tunate as the others because the Supreme Lord did not appear in that
family. neither as Krsna. Lord Ramacandra. Lord Rsabhadeva or
Maharaja Prthu. Therefore Pariksit Maharaja was encouraged by
Sukadeva Gosvami in this particular verse.

The Kuru dynasty may be considered more glorious due to the pres-
ence of devotees like the five Pandavas. who rendered unalloyed devo-
tional service. Although Lord Krsna did not appear in the Kuru dynasty.
He was so obligated to the Pandavas’ devotional service that He acted as a
maintainer of the family and spiritual master of the Pandavas. Although
He took birth in the Yadu dynasty. Lord Krsna was more affectionate to
the Pandavas. By His actions. Lord Krsna proved that He was more in-
clined to the Kuru dynasty than the Yadu dynasty. Indeed. Lord Krsna.
indebted to the Pandavas’ devotional service. sometimes acted as their
messenger. and He guided them through many dangerous situations.
Therefore Maharaja Pariksit should not have been saddened because
Lord Krsna did not appear in his family. The Supreme Personality of
Godhead is always inclined toward His pure devotees. and by His action it
is clear that liberation is not very important for the devotees. Lord Krsna
easily gives one liberation. but He does not so easily give one the facility
to become a devotee. Muktirh dadati karhicit sma na bhakti-yogam.
Directly or indirectly. it is proved that bhakti-yoga is the basis for the
supreme relationship with the Supreme Lord. It is far superior to libera-
tion. For a pure devotee of the Lord. mukti is automatically attained.

TEXT 19
engraiaertzage:
ATI «=| FARTS |
THY Ts POATATAAAG-
MCAT AAT TTT TH 1122
nityanubhita-nija-labha-nivrtta-trsnah
Sreyasy atad-racanaya cira-supta-buddheh
lokasya yah karunayabhayam atma-lokam
akhydn namo bhagavate rsabhaya tasmai
