Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.14.25
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyAuspicious Charity Brings Lasting Benefit
“During these periods of seasonal change, if one bathes in the Ganges, in the Yamunā or in another sacred place, if one chants, offers fire sacrifices or executes vows, or if one worships the Supreme Lord, the brāhmaṇas, the forefathers, the demigods and the living entities in general, whatever he gives in charity yields a permanently beneficial result.”
What the purport teaches
- During the specified seasonal changes, one may bathe in the Ganges, the Yamunā or another sacred place. Chanting, fire sacrifices and vows are also prescribed.
- These occasions include worship of the Supreme Lord and honoring the brāhmaṇas, forefathers, demigods and living entities in general.
- Whatever one gives in charity in connection with these observances yields a permanently beneficial result.
Try this today
Set aside a small charitable gift today for an upcoming seasonal observance described here.
Ask yourself
How can I give more thoughtful attention to charity alongside worship?
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.