Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.4.41
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyProtect and Serve a Godly Civilization
“The brāhmaṇas, the cows, Vedic knowledge, austerity, truthfulness, control of the mind and senses, faith, mercy, tolerance and sacrifice are the different parts of the body of Lord Viṣṇu, and they are the paraphernalia for a godly civilization.”
What the purport teaches
- Brāhmaṇas, cows, Vedic knowledge, austerity, truthfulness, control of mind and senses, faith, mercy, tolerance, and sacrifice are parts of Lord Viṣṇu’s body. They are the supports of a godly civilization.
- Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, personally protects cows and brāhmaṇas. Without their protection, there can be no happy, peaceful human civilization.
- The Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement establishes brahminical civilization despite opposition. We must continue this devotional service tolerantly for the benefit of human society.
Try this today
Offer obeisances to Kṛṣṇa today, remembering His protection of cows and brāhmaṇas.
Ask yourself
How can I support Kṛṣṇa consciousness with greater mercy and tolerance?
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.