Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.1.40
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionRoyal Duty and the Citizens’ Satisfaction
“Thus being favored by the spiritual master, according to the words of Lord Śiva, Sudyumna regained his desired maleness every alternate month and in this way ruled the kingdom, although the citizens were not satisfied with this.”
What the purport teaches
- By the spiritual master’s favor, Sudyumna regained his desired maleness every alternate month, according to Lord Śiva’s words.
- Under this arrangement, Sudyumna continued to rule the kingdom.
- The citizens understood that his transformation every alternate month prevented him from discharging his royal duty. Therefore, they were not satisfied.
Try this today
Choose one responsibility someone depends on you for, and take a concrete step to fulfill it today.
Ask yourself
How does my ability to fulfill my duties affect those who depend on me?
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.