Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.14.11
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyTake Responsibility and Try to Correct
“We appointed this Vena king of the state in order to give protection to the citizens, but now he has become the enemy of the citizens. Despite all these discrepancies, we should at once try to pacify him. By doing so, we may not be touched by the sinful results caused by him.”
What the purport teaches
- The sages appointed Vena to protect the citizens, but he became their enemy. They feared sharing the sinful reactions of his activities.
- The law of karma warns against association with a mischievous person. By placing Vena on the throne, the sages had associated with him.
- Before taking action against Vena, the sages tried to pacify and correct him. They wanted him to turn away from his mischief.
Try this today
Identify one harmful choice you have supported and take one peaceful step toward correcting it.
Ask yourself
When a choice of mine contributes to harm, am I willing to help correct it?
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.