Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.10.24
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyAccept Guidance Toward Returning to Godhead
“Śrī Nārada Muni continued: Thus, as the Supreme Personality of Godhead ordered, Prahlāda Mahārāja performed the ritualistic ceremonies for his father. O King Yudhiṣṭhira, he was then enthroned in the kingdom of Hiraṇyakaśipu, as directed by the brāhmaṇas.”
What the purport teaches
- Prahlāda performed his father’s ceremonies as the Supreme Personality of Godhead ordered. He was then enthroned under the direction of the brāhmaṇas.
- The purport describes four social groups: brāhmaṇas, kṣatriyas, vaiśyas and śūdras. Although perfect in every respect, Prahlāda still followed the brāhmaṇas’ instructions.
- Society needs intelligent leaders well versed in Vedic knowledge. Their guidance should help people follow Vedic principles and become eligible to return home, back to Godhead.
Try this today
Identify one instruction from your study of Vedic teachings and make a small effort to follow it today.
Ask yourself
Am I willing to receive spiritual guidance even when I feel capable on my own?
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.