Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.21.6
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesResponsible Leaders Remain Approachable
“Both the important citizens and the common citizens welcomed the King very heartily, and he also bestowed upon them their desired blessings.”
What the purport teaches
- Both important and common citizens welcomed the King heartily, and he bestowed their desired blessings.
- A responsible king was always approachable. Whenever he met citizens, he fulfilled their desires or mitigated their grievances.
- The purport praises responsible monarchy for direct access and immediate attention to grievances. Its criticism of so-called democratic government centers on the lack of such personal accountability.
Try this today
Listen to one person’s concern today and take one practical step within your ability to help.
Ask yourself
Am I approachable when someone needs help with a concern?
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.