Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.1.2
Visarga· Brahmā's creationManu Desired the Lord as His Son
“Ākūti had two brothers, but in spite of her brothers, King Svāyambhuva Manu handed her over to Prajāpati Ruci on the condition that the son born of her be returned to Manu as his son. This he did in consultation with his wife, Śatarūpā.”
What the purport teaches
- In putrikā-dharma, a daughter is married on the condition that her son will be adopted by her father. This arrangement generally serves someone who has no son.
- Although Manu already had two sons, he made this arrangement with Ruci in consultation with Śatarūpā. His action had a special devotional purpose.
- Manu knew that the Supreme Personality of Godhead would appear in Ākūti’s womb. He desired to have the Lord as his son and grandson.
Try this today
Write one sentence reflecting on Manu’s desire to welcome the Supreme Personality of Godhead into his family.
Ask yourself
What does Manu’s desire reveal about the place of the Lord in his life?
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.