Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.86.15
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyReserve Your Best for the Lord
“By the will of Providence he obtained each day just what he needed for his maintenance, and no more. Satisfied with this much, he properly executed his religious duties.”
What the purport teaches
- By the will of Providence, Śrutadeva received only what he needed each day. Satisfied with this, he properly performed his religious duties.
- An ideal Vaiṣṇava brāhmaṇa should work only as hard as required to meet his obligations, without unnecessary agitation for material advancement.
- A householder should devote the best part of his time and assets to the Supreme Lord’s service. Despite the difficulties of this age, such a life can attract Lord Kṛṣṇa’s personal attention.
Try this today
Reserve a fresh, attentive part of today for serving Lord Kṛṣṇa.
Ask yourself
Does the Lord’s service receive my best time, or only what remains?
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.