Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.6.5-6
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesBeauty Captures the Attention of Vraja
“Her hips were full, her breasts were large and firm, seeming to overburden her slim waist, and she was dressed very nicely. Her hair, adorned with a garland of mallikā flowers, was scattered about her beautiful face. Her earrings were brilliant, and as she smiled very attractively, glancing upon everyone, her beauty drew the attention of all the inhabitants of Vraja, especially the men. When the gopīs saw her, they thought that the beautiful goddess of fortune, holding a lotus flower in her hand, had come to see her husband, Kṛṣṇa.”
What the purport teaches
- She was beautifully dressed, with mallikā flowers in her hair and brilliant earrings.
- Her attractive smile and glances drew the attention of the inhabitants of Vraja, especially the men.
- The gopīs thought she was the goddess of fortune, holding a lotus flower and coming to see her husband, Kṛṣṇa.
Try this today
Notice one moment today when outward beauty captures your attention, and pause before forming a conclusion.
Ask yourself
How quickly can an attractive appearance lead you to form an impression?
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.