Story: Kapila Muni and the Song of Wisdom (Kapila Gita)
From Srimad Bhagavatam, Canto 3: The Status Quo
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Long ago, in a peaceful hermitage by the sacred Sarasvati River, lived the wise sage Kardama and his gentle wife, Devahuti. After many years of devotion and prayer, they were blessed with a very special son named Kapila. From the very beginning, Kapila was no ordinary child—he was an incarnation of Lord Vishnu Himself, sent to teach the world the secrets of true happiness and liberation.
Kapila grew up surrounded by the love of his parents. He was calm, gentle, and always cheerful. Even as a young boy, Kapila’s wisdom shone like a bright light. His mother, Devahuti, watched him with wonder and pride, knowing that her son was destined for a great purpose.
As the years went by, Sage Kardama, having fulfilled his duties as a husband and father, decided to leave for the forest to continue his meditation. Before he left, he blessed Devahuti and Kapila, saying, “Kapila will guide you and help you cross the ocean of sorrow in this world.”
Devahuti now lived alone with her son. She was devoted, humble, and eager to understand the mysteries of life. One day, with folded hands and a loving heart, she approached Kapila and said, “My dear son, I have everything I could wish for, but still, I feel a longing within me. Please teach me how to find lasting happiness and be free from suffering.”
Kapila smiled kindly at his mother. He sat down beside her and began to explain the deep truths of life in a way that even a child could understand. This beautiful teaching became famous as the Kapila Gita.
He said, “Dear Mother, the reason for our unhappiness is that we forget our true self. We think we are the body or the mind, but we are actually the soul—an eternal spark of the Supreme Lord. When we chase after only worldly pleasures, we feel happy for a while, but soon, worries and troubles come back.”
Kapila told Devahuti that the way to true peace is to remember God always and serve Him with love. “When you fill your heart with devotion, kindness, and selfless service, you become truly happy,” Kapila said. “This path is called bhakti yoga—the yoga of loving devotion.”
He taught that by chanting the Lord’s name, helping others, and seeing every being as part of God, we grow closer to the Divine. “Do not worry about what you get or lose in life. Trust in the Lord, do your duty, and surrender the results to Him. In this way, you will cross the ocean of sorrow and find lasting joy.”
Devahuti listened carefully, her heart filling with joy and gratitude. She followed Kapila’s teachings, and her mind became peaceful, free from worries and sadness. She spent her days in prayer, kindness, and thinking of the Lord. With Kapila’s guidance, Devahuti reached the highest goal—a heart full of love and a mind at peace.
Kapila’s teachings, full of wisdom and compassion, spread throughout the world. Even today, they guide those who seek the true meaning of life.
Moral for Young Vaishnavs:
True happiness comes not from things, but from love, devotion, and service to God and others. By remembering that we are all children of the Lord and by helping each other, we can find real peace and joy—no matter where we are.
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