Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.21.1
Visarga· Brahmā's creationHear Histories That Bring Spiritual Enlightenment
“Vidura said: The line of Svāyambhuva Manu was most esteemed. O worshipful sage, I beg you: Give me an account of this race, whose progeny multiplied through sexual intercourse.”
What the purport teaches
- Vidura wished to hear about Svāyambhuva Manu’s dynasty because good devotee kings appeared in it, not merely because its population increased.
- These kings carefully protected their subjects with spiritual knowledge. Hearing about their activities brings enlightenment.
- Regulated sex life for creating exemplary children is accepted by sages and authorities of Vedic scripture.
Try this today
Reread the description of how these devotee kings protected their subjects, and note why their lives are worth hearing about.
Ask yourself
Do the histories I choose to hear help me grow in spiritual understanding?
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.