Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.6.37
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyMāndhātā’s Rule Extended Throughout the World
“All places, from where the sun rises on the horizon, shining brilliantly, to where the sun sets, are known as the possession of the celebrated Māndhātā, the son of Yuvanāśva.”
What the purport teaches
- Māndhātā is identified as the son of Yuvanāśva.
- He is described as a celebrated ruler whose possessions extended throughout the world.
- The verse expresses the reach of his rule through the sun’s course: from where it rises to where it sets.
Try this today
At sunrise or sunset today, recall how the verse uses the sun’s course to describe the extent of Māndhātā’s rule.
Ask yourself
What impression does the image of sunrise to sunset give you of Māndhātā’s kingdom?
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.