Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.15.41
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesBehold the Lord’s Beautiful Adornments
“His countenance was distinguished by cheeks that enhanced the beauty of His alligator-shaped pendants, which outshone lightning. His nose was prominent, and His head was covered with a gem-studded crown. A charming necklace hung between His stout arms, and His neck was adorned with the gem known by the name Kaustubha.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord’s cheeks enhanced the beauty of His alligator-shaped pendants, which outshone lightning.
- His nose was prominent, and a gem-studded crown covered His head.
- A charming necklace hung between His stout arms. His neck was also adorned with the gem called Kaustubha.
Try this today
Read the verse once slowly, pausing to remember the Lord’s crown, necklace and Kaustubha gem.
Ask yourself
How does attending to these details help me reflect on the Lord’s personal form?
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.