Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.3.12
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyThe Lord Takes Charge When Needed
“The seventh incarnation was Yajña, the son of Prajāpati Ruci and his wife Ākūti. He controlled the period during the change of the Svāyambhuva Manu and was assisted by demigods such as His son Yāma.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Yajña appeared as the son of Prajāpati Ruci and Ākūti. He administered universal affairs during the period of Svāyambhuva Manu.
- The demigods' administrative posts are entrusted to highly elevated, pious living beings. When suitable beings are lacking, the Lord Himself takes charge.
- During that period, no suitable living being could occupy the post of Indra. Lord Yajña filled that position, assisted by His sons such as Yāma and other demigods.
Try this today
Spend a minute remembering Lord Yajña's care for universal affairs and offer a brief prayer of appreciation.
Ask yourself
What does the Lord's willingness to take charge teach you about His care for the world?
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.