Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 12.3.21
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyTretā Life Follows Vedic Prescriptions
“In the Tretā age people are devoted to ritual performances and severe austerities. They are not excessively violent or very lusty after sensual pleasure. Their interest lies primarily in religiosity, economic development and regulated sense gratification, and they achieve prosperity by following the prescriptions of the three Vedas. Although in this age society evolves into four separate classes, O King, most people are brāhmaṇas.”
What the purport teaches
- People in Tretā-yuga are devoted to ritual performances and severe austerities. They are neither excessively violent nor strongly driven by sensual pleasure.
- Their main interests are religiosity, economic development and regulated sense gratification. Following the prescriptions of the three Vedas brings them prosperity.
- Society develops into four separate classes, with brāhmaṇas forming the majority.
Try this today
Set one modest limit on an unnecessary indulgence today.
Ask yourself
Where could I bring more restraint to my pursuit of sensual pleasure?
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.