L E S S O N!!
He [Parîkchit] who in the womb of his mother was scorched by the weapon of the son of Drona, did not die thanks to the mercy of the Supreme Lord, Krishna whose actions are wonderful. Cursed by an angry brahmin to expire because of a snake-bird, he was not overwhelmed by the great fear [of death] because he had surrendered his heart to the Supreme Lord.
After having understood the actual position of the Invincible One, he left behind the ones surrounding him and, as a disciple of the son of Vyasa [Shukadeva], gave up his material body at the bank of the Ganges. They who remember the feet of the Supreme One, glorified in the Verses, and know to appreciate and live with His nectarine stories, will at the time of their death not be confounded.
The personality of Kali, even though present everywhere, cannot flourish as long as the mighty ruler, the son of Abhimanyu, is the one emperor.
The moment the Supreme Lord left this earth, Kali - he who promotes irreligion - appeared in this world. The emperor never was of any enmity towards Kali. Like a bee going for the nectar, he enjoyed the essence that auspicious things soon lead to perfection. While acting differently that is never the case.
Kali, who in the eyes of the weaker ones appears to be a great power, is to the self-controlled soul a cause of apprehension.
And thus [Parikshit], as a tiger among men, was the one to take care among the careless.
Upon your request I have related almost all the stories that in relation to Vasudeva can be told about the pious Parîkchit. Those persons who desire their welfare should take notice of each and every story about the Supreme Lord's wonders, transcendental qualities, and uncommon deeds I spoke about.
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