Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.18.60
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyWeakness Can Accompany a Lapse in Observance
“Having grown weak and thin because of strictly following the principles of the vow, Diti once unfortunately neglected to wash her mouth, hands and feet after eating and went to sleep during the evening twilight.”
What the purport teaches
- Strictly following the principles of the vow had made Diti weak and thin.
- Once, after eating, she neglected to wash her mouth, hands and feet.
- She then went to sleep during the evening twilight.
Try this today
Carefully wash your mouth and hands after a meal today rather than rushing to rest.
Ask yourself
Which simple responsibility am I likely to overlook when I am tired?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
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