Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.20.49
Visarga· Brahmā's creationThe Manus Promote Universal Welfare
“One day Brahmā, the self-born, the first living creature, felt as if the object of his life had been accomplished. At that time he evolved from his mind the Manus, who promote the welfare activities of the universe.”
What the purport teaches
- Brahmā is described as self-born and the first living creature.
- He felt as though the object of his life had been accomplished.
- At that time he created the Manus from his mind. Their work is to promote the welfare activities of the universe.
Try this today
Do one small helpful act today, reflecting on the Manus’ work of promoting welfare.
Ask yourself
How does concern for others’ welfare shape my sense of accomplishment?
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.