(Bhagavatham 5.1.29 – 5.1.35)

Priyavratha was an ideal ruler. As a man of perfect conduct and valour he didn’t have to enter into a fight with his enemies. They simply prostrated before him upon hearing the majestic sound of his weapons.

His family life was smooth and very much joyful. He enjoyed all worldly pleasures with his wife Barhishmathi. Still he remained a true devotee.

Priyavratha roamed around his kingdom which covered the entire Earth in a chariot like Sun. His wheels created valleys, hills, mountains and seas. He delegated the kingly duties of the seven continents to his sons. His daughter Urjaswathy was married to Sage Shukra.

In short, his domestic life as well as his administration was exemplary.

One may wonder how he could achieve such ‘super human’ things. It was evident that the Lord was acting through him.

Note –  We may doubt that living a ‘normal’ life as a Grihastha is against spirituality. It is not so, as long as you are doing every action as a service to the Lord and enjoy the result as a Gift from Him.