Slokam 6

Devahuti is the personification of goodness, virtue and all that is ideal in us human beings. The slokam highlights the conflict faced by every Bhaktha who is married.  The conflict is between allocation of our limited time between services to the Paramatma and family functions and duties.  The slokam emphasizes that Kardama was able to meet both requirements successfully. This was probably possible only because of Devahuti’s understanding disposition.

Unsuccessful marriages can be a major obstacle to attainment of moksham.  It is a challenge that few can overcome.  In modern families,  particularly in the west, coping with family life is a full time occupation,  and it leaves no resources for spiritual progress.

May we be endowed with good life partners who will not cause a disruption in our spiritual pursuits.