You may think that all those who know their end is drawing near, will, like King Parikshith, utilise their time in seeking to realise the vision of God. However, such a yearning can arise in the mind only as a consequence of a favourable balance of merit acquired in many lives; it will not arise all of a sudden. Consider the vast difference between what Parikshith was engaged in, when he knew that the allotted span of life is hastening to its finish, and the undertakings the demon king Kamsa was busy with when he knew that his end was in sight! These two attitudes are called Deva and asura, divine and demonic. Only those who are equipped with divine virtues have the eagerness to do good acts, and have good thoughts, faith in God, compassion towards all beings, truth, non-violence, love and contrition for swerving from t he straight path. To them alone, thoughts of God and urges to do sanctifying deeds will emerge during their last days.
- Bhagavatha Vahini, Ch. 42, "Consummation in Nanda-Nandana".
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