Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.23.30
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesCleanliness, Auspicious Marks, and Respect
“Then in a mirror she beheld her own reflection. Her body was completely freed from all dirt, and she was adorned with a garland. Dressed in unsullied robes and decorated with auspicious marks of tilaka, she was served very respectfully by the maids.”
What the purport teaches
- Devahūti looked at her own reflection in a mirror. Her body was completely free from dirt.
- She wore spotless robes and a garland, and she was decorated with auspicious marks of tilaka.
- The maids continued to serve her with great respect.
Try this today
Put on clean clothing today, recalling the cleanliness described in this verse.
Ask yourself
Which details show both Devahūti's renewed appearance and the respect she received?
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.