King Bharata had been a righteous ruler and duly fulfilled all the duties that had devolved on him. His life as a hermit is described as exemplary in the Bhagavata Purana. Yet, he slipped from his aim of salvation at the end of his life owing to the attachment and concern he developed towards a motherless young deer. He began to believe that the deer too endeared itself to him and derived much comfort from this thought. It is attachment that makes separation unbearable.

Source: The Hindu July 05, 2021 16:41 UTC