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Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.24.13

Visarga· Brahmā's creation

Religious Life Includes Devotion and Good Conduct

“King Prācīnabarhi begot ten children in the womb of Śatadruti. All of them were equally endowed with religiosity, and all of them were known as the Pracetās.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 4.24.13, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Prācīnabarhi and Śatadruti had ten sons, all known as the Pracetās. They were equally endowed with religiosity.
  • The word dharma-snātāḥ indicates that they were fully immersed in religious practice. They also possessed all good qualities.
  • Perfection includes faithfully carrying out vows of devotional service, knowledge and good behavior. All the Pracetās stood on the same level of perfection.

Try this today

Choose one small commitment in devotional service and fulfill it carefully today.

Ask yourself

How can my behavior better reflect my commitment to devotional service?

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.

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