Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.10.7
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyUse the Temporary Body for Better Purposes
“The great sage Dadhīci said: Just to hear from you about religious principles, I refused to offer my body at your request. Now, although my body is extremely dear to me, I must give it up for your better purposes since I know that it will leave me today or tomorrow.”
What the purport teaches
- Dadhīci explained that his refusal was meant to draw out discussion of religious principles.
- Although his body was extremely dear to him, he knew it would leave him today or tomorrow.
- Knowing its temporary nature, he agreed to give his body for the demigods’ better purposes.
Try this today
Use ten minutes of your energy today to help someone rather than seeking extra comfort.
Ask yourself
How can remembering the body’s temporary nature help me use my time better?
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.