Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.14.3
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyUniversal Affairs Follow the Lord’s Direction
“O King, I have already described to you various incarnations of the Lord, such as Yajña. The Manus and others are chosen by these incarnations, under whose direction they conduct the universal affairs.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord’s incarnations, such as Yajña, choose the Manus and others.
- These appointed persons conduct universal affairs under the direction of those incarnations.
- The Manus execute the orders of the Supreme Personality of Godhead in His various incarnations.
Try this today
Write one sentence explaining how the Manus receive and carry out their duties.
Ask yourself
What does the Manus’ obedience show me about their relationship with the Supreme Lord?
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.