Story of Naabhaaga

 Srimad Bhagavatam - Story of Naabhaaga 

Who is Naabhaaga? How could he win over all odds?

Naabhaaga is the youngest son of Nabhaga and the grandson of Vaisvaswatha Manu. Naabhaga was most learned and returned from gurukul after a very long period of time. 

Meanwhile, his three brothers divided their father's property among themselves, leaving nothing to Naabhaaga on the assumption that he would be lifelong celibate.

Naabhaaga returned back home only to realize that nothing was left to him and instead was asked to take care of their father. Nabhaga was disappointed with his son's behavior and consoled Naabhaaga. 

Nabhaga said, “Sage Angirasa and others are conducting Satra Yagna. They aren't sure of Vaisvadeva Sutra to be used on the 6th and 12th day of the yagna. I will teach you the Sutra to guide them. Don't have any fear. They shall accept your service”.

On the completion of the yagna, they would give away leftovers to you and proceed to heaven. Naabhaaga did as instructed by his father and received all the leftover materials.

Lord Rudra objected and said the leftover wealth of every yagna belongs to Him. He told Naabhaaga to consult his father on this issue. 

Naabhaaga diligently went to his father and enquired. Nabhaga confessed that Lord Rudra is entitled to it, and an error has occurred. 

Left with no choice, Naabhaaga sought pardon with Lord Rudra and asked Him to take away the wealth. Lord Rudra was pleased with the truthfulness of Naabhaaga and imparted the seer to Vedic Mantra knowledge (similar to Brahma gnana). Also, Lord Rudra offered leftover material wealth of yagna to Naabhaaga.

Ambarisha, a revered devotee of Srihari, is the son of Naabhaaga. 

Source: Bhagavatha Mahapurana