Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.18.5
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyGood Government Checks Harmful Influences
“As long as the great, powerful son of Abhimanyu remains the Emperor of the world, there is no chance that the personality of Kali will flourish.”
What the purport teaches
- The personality of Kali sought opportunities to spread his influence throughout the world. Mahārāja Parīkṣit’s presence prevented him from doing so freely.
- Disturbing elements always try to extend their harmful activities. An able government has the duty to check them.
- Although Mahārāja Parīkṣit allotted places for Kali, he gave the citizens no chance to be swayed by Kali’s influence.
Try this today
Identify one harmful influence within your responsibility and take one small step to limit it.
Ask yourself
What can you learn from the King’s care to protect others from harmful influences?
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.