Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.23.25
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyKārtavīryārjuna’s Unequaled Qualities
“No other king in this world could equal Kārtavīryārjuna in sacrifices, charity, austerity, mystic power, education, strength or mercy.”
What the purport teaches
- No other king in the world could equal Kārtavīryārjuna in sacrifices, charity or austerity.
- He was also unequaled among kings in mystic power and education.
- His strength and mercy likewise could not be equaled by other kings.
Try this today
Perform one small act of charity or mercy today, giving something useful or helping someone in need.
Ask yourself
What stands out to you about mercy being listed alongside strength and mystic power?
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.