Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.22.38
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyTeach Sacred Duties With Compassion
“In reply to questions asked by certain sages, he [Svāyambhuva Manu], out of compassion for all living entities, taught the diverse sacred duties of men in general and the different varṇas and āśramas.”
What the purport teaches
- Certain sages asked Svāyambhuva Manu questions. He responded by teaching sacred duties.
- His teachings addressed people in general as well as the different varṇas and āśramas. The duties he described were diverse.
- Manu taught out of compassion for all living entities. Concern for their welfare guided his instruction.
Try this today
If someone asks you for guidance today, pause to consider their welfare before answering.
Ask yourself
When I offer guidance, is my intention genuinely compassionate?
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.