Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.1.17
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionTrue Leadership Supports Kṛṣṇa Consciousness
“Once when mother earth was overburdened by hundreds of thousands of military phalanxes of various conceited demons dressed like kings, she approached Lord Brahmā for relief.”
What the purport teaches
- Mother earth approached Lord Brahmā because she was burdened by the armies of conceited demons posing as kings.
- When religious practice declines and irreligion rises, the Supreme Personality of Godhead appears. Human life is meant for the highest perfection of Kṛṣṇa consciousness, not pride in military power.
- A leader’s real duty is to help people become happy and progress toward Kṛṣṇa consciousness through their occupational duties. The purport presents the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement as necessary for peace and happiness.
Try this today
Review one responsibility you have today and write down how you could fulfill it without pride and with concern for others’ spiritual progress.
Ask yourself
In your responsibilities toward others, do you seek prestige or their genuine spiritual welfare?
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.