Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.28.48
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyTrue Religion Means Serving the Supreme Lord
“O best of kings, please get up! Get up! Just see this world surrounded by water and infested with rogues and so-called kings. This world is very much afraid, and it is your duty to protect her.”
What the purport teaches
- Religion means abiding by the orders of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Its principles begin with surrender to Him.
- The ācārya establishes devotional service, including hearing, chanting and remembering. Human life is meant for thinking of the Lord, becoming His devotee, worshiping Him and bowing before Him.
- After the ācārya disappears, unauthorized principles may be introduced. Sincere disciples help protect his mission by following his instructions.
Try this today
Spend two minutes remembering Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and offer Him obeisances.
Ask yourself
How can I make following the Lord’s instructions more central to my day?
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.