Dashakam 15 Kapilas Upadesham

This episode is important for presenting the teachings of Sage Kapila to his mother Devahuti, focusing on Bhakti Yoga (the path of devotion) and Sankhya Yoga (philosophical inquiry into the nature of Purusha and Prakriti). This Dashakam conveys profound spiritual guidance on detachment from material objects, the cause of bondage, and the transformative power of devotion to Lord Narayana as the path to liberation.

Key points include:

• The mind's attraction to material qualities and sense objects causes bondage, but detachment leads to liberation.

• Devotion (Bhakti) to the Lord is emphasized as the supreme and accessible means to spiritual realization and liberation.

• Kapila explains that the soul (Purusha) is distinct and superior to material nature (Prakriti) and becomes free from her influence through devoted worship and realization of the Supreme.

• The path of dedication without attachment to the fruits of actions leads to liberation and the northern path of salvation, unlike the path of merit and rebirth (southern path).

• Devahuti attains purity and liberation by following Kapila's teachings, establishing the importance of Bhakti Yoga.

Thus, Dashakam 15 highlights Sage Kapila's philosophical and devotional instructions as a guide for overcoming worldly attachments and attaining spiritual freedom through devotion to Lord Narayana.

This Dashakam marks the transition in Narayaneeyam from cosmic creation narratives toward spiritual doctrine and the path of devotion, underscoring divine grace and knowledge as vital for liberation

Namaskarams and Dhanyavadaha to Smt Savithri Ramesh and Smt Asha Murarka for their help.