Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.19.19-20
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyRemain Steady in the Devotional Vow
“One should accept this viṣṇu-vrata, which is a vow in devotional service, and should not deviate from its execution to engage in anything else. By offering the remnants of prasāda, flower garlands, sandalwood pulp and ornaments, one should daily worship the brāhmaṇas and worship women who peacefully live with their husbands and children. Every day the wife must continue following the regulative principles to worship Lord Viṣṇu with great devotion. Thereafter, Lord Viṣṇu should be laid in His bed, and then one should take prasāda. In this way, husband and wife will be purified and will have all their desires fulfilled.”
What the purport teaches
- This viṣṇu-vrata is a vow in devotional service and should not be interrupted for other engagements. The wife should worship Lord Viṣṇu daily with great devotion, following the regulative principles.
- One should daily worship the brāhmaṇas and women living peacefully with their husbands and children. Offerings include remnants of prasāda, flower garlands, sandalwood pulp and ornaments.
- After Lord Viṣṇu is laid in His bed, one should take prasāda. Through this process, husband and wife become purified and have their desires fulfilled.
Try this today
Set aside a specific time today for devotional worship, without letting another activity displace it.
Ask yourself
What helps me remain steady in my daily devotional commitments?
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.