Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.20.7
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyGive Willingly Before Possessions Are Taken
“Dadhīci, Śibi and many other great personalities were willing to sacrifice even their lives for the benefit of the people in general. This is the evidence of history. So why not give up this insignificant land? What is the serious consideration against it?”
What the purport teaches
- Dadhīci and Śibi gave even their lives for the benefit of others. Bali Mahārāja cited their examples when considering the gift of his land.
- Land and other possessions are forcibly taken away at death. It is better to use them for a noble cause while they remain in our hands.
- Bali Mahārāja was fortunate that Lord Viṣṇu appeared before him personally to receive everything. He was prepared to part with his possessions for the Lord's satisfaction.
Try this today
Use a small portion of your possessions today for a noble cause, with the intention of pleasing Lord Viṣṇu.
Ask yourself
What possession do I find difficult to use for the Lord's satisfaction?
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.