Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.18.52
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyHonor Cows and Worship the Supreme Lord
“Putting on washed clothing, being always pure and being adorned with turmeric, sandalwood pulp and other auspicious items, before breakfast one should worship the cows, the brāhmaṇas, the goddess of fortune and the Supreme Personality of Godhead.”
What the purport teaches
- Before breakfast, one should be clean, wear washed clothing, and worship the cows, brāhmaṇas, goddess of fortune, and Supreme Personality of Godhead.
- The Supreme Lord is very fond of cows and brāhmaṇas. The purport connects spiritual advancement with brahminical qualifications and cow protection.
- Civilized people should protect cows and prepare nourishing milk products rather than eat cow flesh. Following brahminical culture makes one competent in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
Try this today
Set aside a brief time to worship the Supreme Personality of Godhead before your next breakfast.
Ask yourself
How can my daily habits show respect for the Supreme Lord and the cows He loves?
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.