Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.84.48
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesVasudeva’s Splendor at Initiation
“Vasudeva received initiation along with his wives, who wore silk saris and were adorned with bangles, necklaces, ankle bells and earrings. With his body wrapped in a deerskin, Vasudeva shone splendidly.”
What the purport teaches
- Vasudeva received initiation together with his wives.
- His wives wore silk saris and were adorned with bangles, necklaces, ankle bells and earrings.
- Vasudeva’s body was wrapped in a deerskin, and he shone splendidly.
Try this today
Read the verse slowly and recall the clothing described for Vasudeva and his wives.
Ask yourself
How does this description help me picture the dignity of Vasudeva’s initiation?
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.