Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.72.8
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyA Sacrifice Desired by All Beings
“Indeed, My lord, for the great sages, the forefathers and the demigods, for Our well-wishing friends and, indeed, for all living beings, the performance of this king of Vedic sacrifices is desirable.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Kṛṣṇa described this king of Vedic sacrifices as desirable for the great sages, forefathers and demigods.
- The sacrifice was also desirable for His and Yudhiṣṭhira’s well-wishing friends.
- Kṛṣṇa extended this statement to all living beings. His approval of the sacrifice included more than the wishes of the King alone.
Try this today
Reread Kṛṣṇa’s words today and pause on the phrase “all living beings.”
Ask yourself
When I consider devotional service, do I also consider the well-being of others?
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.