Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.16.12
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyRemembering Guidance Through Daily Care
“O beloved husband, the fires, guests, servants and beggars are all being properly cared for by me. Because I always think of you, there is no possibility that any of the religious principles will be neglected.”
What the purport teaches
- Aditi reported that the fires were properly cared for. Her religious responsibilities were not being neglected.
- She also cared for guests, servants and beggars. Her attention extended to those who came to the home and those who served there.
- Aditi said that always thinking of her husband kept her attentive to religious principles.
Try this today
Give thoughtful attention today to one guest or someone who needs your care.
Ask yourself
Whose guidance helps me remember responsibilities I might otherwise neglect?
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.