Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.12.31
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyGreat Power Calls for Exemplary Conduct
“Even though you are the most powerful being, this act does not suit you because your character is followed for spiritual improvement by people in general.”
What the purport teaches
- Although Brahmā remains unimpeachable, his position as spiritual master calls for ideal behavior and character.
- The sun evaporates water even from filthy places without becoming contaminated. The purport uses this example to explain the position of a supremely powerful being.
- People follow their spiritual teacher’s conduct for spiritual improvement. Therefore, Brahmā should not have acted as he did.
Try this today
Choose one action today that someone could safely follow for spiritual improvement.
Ask yourself
Does my behavior offer a helpful example to those who may follow it?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points, practice and question are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport. Read the full purport to go deeper.