Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.1.2-3
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutySpiritual Knowledge Comes by the Supreme’s Grace
“Satyavrata, the saintly king of Draviḍadeśa who received spiritual knowledge at the end of the last millennium by the grace of the Supreme, later became Vaivasvata Manu, the son of Vivasvān, in the next manvantara [period of Manu]. I have received this knowledge from you. I also understand that such kings as Ikṣvāku were his sons, as you have already explained.”
What the purport teaches
- Satyavrata was the saintly king of Draviḍadeśa. He received spiritual knowledge by the grace of the Supreme at the end of the last millennium.
- In the next manvantara, or period of Manu, he became Vaivasvata Manu, the son of Vivasvān.
- Kings such as Ikṣvāku were his sons. The speaker recalls knowledge he has already received by hearing.
Try this today
Reread the translation and pause to appreciate spiritual knowledge as a gift of the Supreme’s grace.
Ask yourself
How can remembering the Supreme’s grace deepen your appreciation for spiritual knowledge?
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.