Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.15.38
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyResponsible Leadership Supports Spiritual Progress
“Thereafter, in the capital of Hastināpura, he enthroned his grandson, who was trained and equally qualified, as the emperor and master of all land bordered by the seas.”
What the purport teaches
- Before departing for Godhead, Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira enthroned Mahārāja Parīkṣit at Hastināpura. He had trained his grandson in administration and the king’s obligations to the citizens.
- Good administration brought happiness and ample natural necessities to the citizens. People were trained to attain life’s highest goal and were enlightened enough not to quarrel over trivialities.
- Kali’s influence gradually damaged the qualities of both rulers and citizens, creating tension between them. Even amid such disparity, spiritual advancement and God consciousness remain possible.
Try this today
In one responsibility today, consider what those depending on you actually need, and take one concrete step to help.
Ask yourself
How can the responsibilities you hold support both others’ well-being and spiritual progress?
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.