Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 5.20.6
Sthāna· The universe in orderNatural Abilities Shared Equally
“O King, longevity, sensory prowess, physical and mental strength, intelligence and bravery are naturally and equally manifested in all the inhabitants of the five islands headed by Plakṣadvīpa.”
What the purport teaches
- The inhabitants of the five islands headed by Plakṣadvīpa naturally possess longevity and sensory prowess.
- Physical and mental strength, intelligence and bravery are also naturally manifested in them.
- These qualities are present equally in all the inhabitants described, not only in a few.
Try this today
List the qualities named in the translation and underline the statement that they are naturally and equally manifested.
Ask yourself
What stands out to me about these abilities being shared equally?
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.