PURPORT

Nothing undesirable in his life means that he was quite a youngman who could enjoy life with power and opulence. So there was no question of retiring from active life. There was no difficulty in collecting the state taxes because he was so powerful and chivalrous that even his enemies would come to him to bow down at his feet and surrender all wealth for their own benefit. Maharaj Parikshit was a pious king and conquered his enemies and as such the kingdom was full of prosperity. There was enough milk, grains, metals and all the rivers and mountains were full of potency. So there was nothing against even from the side of material nature. Therefore, there was no question of giving up such prospective kingdom and give up life untimely. They were eager to hear about all these.