Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.12.33
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionFollowing Kṛṣṇa's Guidance in Sacrifice
“Understanding the hearty wishes of the King, his brothers, as advised by the infallible Lord Kṛṣṇa, collected sufficient riches from the north [left by King Marutta].”
What the purport teaches
- Understanding the King's wishes, his brothers followed the infallible Lord Kṛṣṇa's advice. They collected sufficient riches left by King Marutta in the north.
- Marutta performed great sacrifices and gave generously to learned brāhmaṇas. Even Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa praised his spirit of pious activities.
- The success of a sacrifice depends on the qualifications of the priest. For the Age of Kali, the purport recommends only saṅkīrtana-yajña, inaugurated by Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
Try this today
Set aside a few minutes today for saṅkīrtana-yajña, glorifying the Lord through chanting.
Ask yourself
Am I willing to follow the recommended form of sacrifice rather than seek an impressive outward display?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points, practice and question are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport. Read the full purport to go deeper.