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Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.16.47

Manvantara· The Manus and right duty

Continue the Worship Day After Day

“In this way, until twelve days have passed, one should observe this payo-vrata, worshiping the Lord every day, executing the routine duties, performing sacrifices and feeding the brāhmaṇas.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 8.16.47, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The payo-vrata should be observed until twelve days have passed.
  • One should worship the Lord every day while carrying out the routine duties.
  • Performing sacrifices and feeding the brāhmaṇas are also part of this daily observance.

Try this today

Choose a specific time for your worship today and keep that appointment.

Ask yourself

What helps me remain steady in daily 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.

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