Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 5.22.4
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyFaithful Worship Leads to Life’s Ultimate Goal
“According to the system of four varṇas and four āśramas, people generally worship the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Nārāyaṇa, who is situated as the sun-god. With great faith they worship the Supreme Personality as the Supersoul according to ritualistic ceremonies handed down in the three Vedas, such as agnihotra and similar higher and lower fruitive acts, and according to the process of mystic yoga. In this way they very easily attain the ultimate goal of life.”
What the purport teaches
- Within the system of four varṇas and four āśramas, people worship Nārāyaṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, situated as the sun-god.
- With great faith, they worship Him as the Supersoul through ceremonies handed down in the three Vedas, including agnihotra, and through mystic yoga.
- The central purpose of these practices is worship of the Supreme Personality. Through such faithful worship, people easily attain the ultimate goal of life.
Try this today
Set aside one quiet minute today to offer a sincere prayer to Nārāyaṇa.
Ask yourself
How can I give greater attention to the Supreme Personality of Godhead in my worship?
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.