Feminine Spirituality Circle

The Manusmṛti lays the foundation for a balanced society through rules and discipline that uphold dharma. But its true fulfilment is seen when dharma evolves into loving service to Bhagavān. This higher purpose is beautifully affirmed in the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam:

स वै पुंसां परो धर्मो यतो भक्तिर् अधोक्षजे ।अहैतुकी अप्रतिहता यया आत्मा सुप्रसीदति 

That alone is humanity’s supreme essential duty, para dharma, [meaning sādhana-bhakti by which causeless, unobstructed bhakti [characterized as divine love (prema-lakṣaṇā) to Adhokṣaja, Śrī Kṛṣṇa, can come into being, as a consequence of which the self is completely fulfilled. (ŚB 1.2.6)