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Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.19.22

Manvantara· The Manus and right duty

Yayāti Divides His Kingdom

“King Yayāti gave the southeast to his son Druhyu, the south to his son Yadu, the west to his son Turvasu, and the north to his son Anu. In this way he divided the kingdom.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 9.19.22, translation

What the purport teaches

  • King Yayāti gave the southeast to his son Druhyu and the south to his son Yadu.
  • He gave the west to his son Turvasu and the north to his son Anu.
  • In this way, Yayāti divided the kingdom among his sons, assigning each a region.

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Clarify one shared responsibility today, agreeing on who will take care of it.

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How clearly do I share responsibilities with others?

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