Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.2.4
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyA Leader's Example Shapes Society
“The mass of people follow the example of a leader in society and imitate his behavior. They accept as evidence whatever the leader accepts.”
What the purport teaches
- People imitate a leader's behavior and accept what the leader accepts as evidence.
- Taking Ajāmila for punishment when he was not punishable was contrary to religious principles. The Viṣṇudūtas feared that allowing this would spoil the management of society.
- The Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement works to improve humanity's fallen condition. Governments and public leaders should support its valuable service.
Try this today
Choose one action today that sets an example of fairness rather than following an unfair example.
Ask yourself
What example does my behavior set for those who look to me?
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.