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Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.13.2

Manvantara· The Manus and right duty

Inquire About Svāyambhuva’s Next Activities

“Vidura said: O great sage, what did Svāyambhuva, the dear son of Brahmā, do after obtaining his very loving wife?”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 3.13.2, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Vidura respectfully addressed the great sage with a further question.
  • He asked about Svāyambhuva, the dear son of Brahmā.
  • His question concerned what Svāyambhuva did after obtaining his very loving wife.

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Read Vidura’s question aloud and note exactly what he wishes to learn.

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Am I attentive enough when hearing to ask a thoughtful follow-up question?

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