Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.65.32
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesBalarāma’s Beautiful, Fragrant Adornment
“Lord Balarāma dressed Himself in the blue garments and put on the gold necklace. Anointed with fragrances and beautifully adorned, He appeared as resplendent as Indra’s royal elephant.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Balarāma dressed in blue garments and put on a gold necklace.
- He was anointed with sandalwood paste and other pure, fragrant substances.
- Beautifully adorned, He resembled Airāvata, the great elephant of Lord Indra.
Try this today
Spend one minute remembering Balarāma’s blue garments, gold necklace and fragrant sandalwood paste.
Ask yourself
How does attending to the Lord’s beauty help me remember Him with affection?
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.