Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.14.34
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyGiving Generously to the Brāhmaṇas
“Unto the brāhmaṇas who took part in the ritualistic ceremony the King gave charity of gold, silver, garments, ornaments, villages, horses and elephants, as well as sixty crores of cows [six hundred million cows].”
What the purport teaches
- The King gave charity to the brāhmaṇas who participated in the ritualistic ceremony.
- His gifts included gold, silver, garments, ornaments, and villages.
- He also gave horses, elephants, and sixty crores of cows—six hundred million cows.
Try this today
Give a small gift within your means to someone who helps conduct sacred observances.
Ask yourself
How do I express appreciation to those who help with sacred observances?
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.