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Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.6.11

Manvantara· The Manus and right duty

Rule to Satisfy the Supreme Lord

“After his father’s disappearance, Vikukṣi returned to the country and thus became the king, ruling the planet earth and performing various sacrifices to satisfy the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Vikukṣi later became celebrated as Śaśāda.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 9.6.11, translation

What the purport teaches

  • After his father’s disappearance, Vikukṣi returned to the country and became king.
  • He ruled the earth and performed various sacrifices to satisfy the Supreme Personality of Godhead. His worship was directed toward the Lord’s satisfaction.
  • Vikukṣi later became celebrated as Śaśāda.

Try this today

Before one daily duty, pause and express your wish to serve and satisfy the Supreme Lord.

Ask yourself

How can the purpose of satisfying the Supreme Lord guide your duties today?

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.

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