Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.33.26-27
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyRespectful Questions Help Clear Others’ Doubts
“Parīkṣit Mahārāja said: O brāhmaṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the Lord of the universe, has descended to this earth along with His plenary portion to destroy irreligion and reestablish religious principles. Indeed, He is the original speaker, follower and guardian of moral laws. How, then, could He have violated them by touching other men’s wives?”
What the purport teaches
- Parīkṣit Mahārāja identifies Kṛṣṇa as the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who descends to destroy irreligion and reestablish religious principles.
- He asks how the original speaker, follower and guardian of moral laws could touch other men’s wives.
- Parīkṣit noticed doubts among karmīs, jñānīs and other nondevotees in the assembly. He raised this question on their behalf so their doubts could be cleared.
Try this today
Write down one sincere question about this passage, phrasing it as a request for understanding.
Ask yourself
How can you raise a difficult question respectfully while seeking to understand the Lord?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
From Canto 10, chapter 14 onward, the translation and purports were completed by Śrīla Prabhupāda's disciples after his departure, and published by the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust.