Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.14.18
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyMutual Dependence Makes Everyone Happy
“O King, O lord of humanity, when a king directly depends upon his associates and follows their instructions, he is happy. Similarly, when his associates offer their gifts and activities to the king and follow his orders, they are also happy.”
What the purport teaches
- A king should not simply give orders because he holds the highest position.
- Sometimes the king must follow the instructions of his associates. His dependents, in turn, should depend on him and follow his orders.
- This mutual dependence brings happiness to both the king and those who serve him.
Try this today
Ask someone you work with for advice today, and put one useful suggestion into action.
Ask yourself
Where could I listen to someone I usually direct?
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.