Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.1.20
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyDifferent Responsibilities, Faithful Devotion
“During the reign of Svārociṣa, the post of Indra was assumed by Rocana, the son of Yajña. Tuṣita and others became the principal demigods, and Ūrja, Stambha and others became the seven saints. All of them were faithful devotees of the Lord.”
What the purport teaches
- During Svārociṣa’s reign, Rocana, the son of Yajña, assumed the post of Indra.
- Tuṣita and others became the principal demigods. Ūrja, Stambha and others became the seven saints.
- All of them were faithful devotees of the Lord. Their different responsibilities were accompanied by devotion.
Try this today
Choose one responsibility today and carry it out with the intention of serving the Lord.
Ask yourself
How can I remain faithful to the Lord while carrying out my responsibilities?
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.