Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 11.17.34-35
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyDaily Discipline and Remembrance of Kṛṣṇa
“My dear Uddhava, general cleanliness, washing the hands, bathing, performing religious services at sunrise, noon and sunset, worshiping Me, visiting holy places, chanting japa, avoiding that which is untouchable, uneatable or not to be discussed, and remembering My existence within all living entities as the Supersoul — these principles should be followed by all members of society through regulation of the mind, words and body.”
What the purport teaches
- Cleanliness, washing the hands, bathing and religious services at sunrise, noon and sunset are principles for all members of society.
- Worshiping Kṛṣṇa, visiting holy places and chanting japa belong to this daily discipline. One should also avoid what is untouchable, uneatable or not fit to discuss.
- These principles require regulation of mind, words and body. One should remember Kṛṣṇa’s presence within all living entities as the Supersoul.
Try this today
Set aside a few quiet minutes today to chant japa and remember Kṛṣṇa.
Ask yourself
How could remembering Kṛṣṇa within all living entities guide my words today?
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.