Shloka 33
Lord Viṣṇu Instructs Pṛthu: Forgiveness, Ātmā-Deha Viveka, and the Bhakti Ideal of Kingship
तत्त्वं कुरु मयादिष्टमप्रमत्त: प्रजापते । मदादेशकरो लोक: सर्वत्राप्नोति शोभनम् ॥ ३३ ॥
tat tvaṁ kuru mayādiṣṭam apramattaḥ prajāpate mad-ādeśa-karo lokaḥ sarvatrāpnoti śobhanam
Oh protector de los ciudadanos, cumple con cuidado lo que te he ordenado y no te dejes extraviar. Quien ejecuta fielmente Mis mandatos halla dicha y buen destino por doquier en el mundo.
The sum and substance of religious life is to execute the orders of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and one who does so is perfectly religious. In Bhagavad-gītā (18.65) the Supreme Lord Kṛṣṇa says, man-manā bhava mad-bhaktaḥ: “Just think of Me always and become My devotee.” Furthermore, the Lord says, sarva-dharmān parityajya mām ekaṁ śaraṇaṁ vraja: “Give up all kinds of material engagement and simply surrender unto Me.” ( Bg. 18.66 ) This is the primary principle of religion. Anyone who directly executes such an order from the Personality of Godhead is actually a religious person. Others are described as pretenders, for there are many activities going on throughout the world in the name of religion which are not actually religious. For one who executes the order of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, however, there is only good fortune throughout the world.
FAQs
This verse states that one who carefully executes the Lord’s आदेश (command) attains शुभ (auspiciousness) and well-being everywhere.
In the Canto 4 narrative, the Lord instructs the progenitor figure to act without negligence, emphasizing that divine guidance, when followed precisely, ensures auspicious outcomes for society.
Be attentive in daily duties and spiritual practices—avoid carelessness, follow sound guidance, and act consistently; such steadiness invites lasting auspiciousness.