Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.18.42
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyGood Qualities Matter More Than Age
“King Yayāti then requested Pūru, who was younger than these three brothers but more qualified, “My dear son, do not be disobedient like your elder brothers, for that is not your duty.””
What the purport teaches
- Yayāti next approached his son Pūru.
- Although Pūru was younger than the three brothers, he was more qualified.
- Yayāti asked him not to be disobedient like his elder brothers, saying that such refusal was not his duty.
Try this today
Carry out one responsibility carefully today, even if others around you neglect theirs.
Ask yourself
How can I show good qualities through the way I fulfill my responsibilities?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
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