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Should a devotee give up family?

According to Narada-bhakti-sutra.14, a devotee doesn't have to give up the family; only the outlook towards the family changes. He can continue taking care of the family as a duty ordained by Bhagavan. It is possible that this activity may drop on its own one day.

How to worship Lord Brihaspati?

You can worship Brihaspati by chanting his mantras and shlokas and also by performing his puja and havan. Donation of yellow clothes and materials such as turmeric, chana dal, jaggery, salt, gold, and yellow sapphire pleases Brihaspati. He is the deity of knowledge. Donating Study Books and educational materials also pleases him. Thursday is his day. You can visit his temples on Thursdays and also wear yellow clothes.