Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.18.42
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyRecognize the King's Protective Responsibility
“O my boy, your intelligence is immature, and therefore you have no knowledge that the king, who is the best amongst human beings, is as good as the Personality of Godhead. He is never to be placed on an equal footing with common men. The citizens of the state live in prosperity, being protected by his unsurpassable prowess.”
What the purport teaches
- The father tells his boy that his intelligence is immature. He has failed to understand the king’s position.
- The king is described as the best among human beings and as good as the Personality of Godhead. He is not to be placed on an equal footing with common men.
- Protected by the king’s unsurpassable prowess, the citizens enjoy prosperity and freedom from fear.
Try this today
Thank someone today for a specific way they help keep others safe.
Ask yourself
Do I notice the responsibility carried by those who protect others?
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.