Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 2.9.12
Sthāna· The universe in orderBodily Likeness Through the Lord’s Favor
“Some of them are effulgent like coral and diamonds in complexion and have garlands on their heads, blooming like lotus flowers, and some wear earrings.”
What the purport teaches
- Some inhabitants have attained sārūpya liberation, possessing bodily features like those of the Personality of Godhead.
- The vaidūrya diamond is especially meant for the Personality of Godhead. Those who attain bodily equality with Him are especially favored with such diamonds on their bodies.
- The translation describes radiant complexions like coral and diamonds, along with garlands and earrings. This beauty belongs to persons favored by the Lord.
Try this today
Read the meaning of sārūpya aloud and write it once in your own words.
Ask yourself
How does seeing spiritual beauty as the Lord’s favor shape my appreciation of it?
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.