Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.86.14
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutySimple Living With Faithful Duties
“Living as a religious householder in the city of Mithilā, within the kingdom of Videha, he managed to fulfill his obligations while maintaining himself with whatever sustenance easily came his way.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrutadeva lived as a religious householder in Mithilā, within the kingdom of Videha.
- He maintained himself with whatever sustenance easily came his way.
- His simple maintenance did not prevent him from fulfilling his obligations.
Try this today
Fulfill one household responsibility today using what you already have.
Ask yourself
How can I simplify my needs while still meeting my responsibilities?
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.