Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.52.32
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyContentment Brings Peace
“An unsatisfied brāhmaṇa wanders restlessly from one planet to another, even if he becomes King of heaven. But a satisfied brāhmaṇa, though he may possess nothing, rests peacefully, all his limbs free of distress.”
What the purport teaches
- An unsatisfied brāhmaṇa wanders restlessly, even if he becomes King of heaven. High position does not bring him peace.
- The purport describes dissatisfaction as causing distress throughout the body and making one subject to many diseases.
- A satisfied brāhmaṇa may possess nothing yet remain peaceful and calm, without distress in body or mind.
Try this today
Pause today before seeking something more, and spend a minute appreciating what you already have.
Ask yourself
Where am I expecting greater possessions or position to give me contentment?
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.