Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.43.19
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Lords’ Splendor Captivates Every Onlooker
“Arrayed with variegated ornaments, garlands and garments, just like a pair of excellently costumed actors, the two mighty-armed Lords shone splendidly in the arena. Indeed, They overpowered the minds of all onlookers with Their effulgences.”
What the purport teaches
- The two mighty-armed Lords shone splendidly in the arena.
- Their varied ornaments, garlands and garments made Them look like excellently costumed actors.
- Their effulgences overpowered the minds of all who looked upon Them.
Try this today
Spend a quiet minute recalling the Lords’ ornaments, garlands and garments described here.
Ask yourself
How does this description invite you to give your attention to the Lords’ beauty?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
From Canto 10, chapter 14 onward, the translation and purports were completed by Śrīla Prabhupāda's disciples after his departure, and published by the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust.