Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.28.14
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Lord’s Dress Reveals His Wealth
“His loins are covered by a shining cloth, yellowish like the filaments of a lotus. On His breast He bears the mark of Śrīvatsa, a curl of white hair. The brilliant Kaustubha gem is suspended from His neck.”
What the purport teaches
- The Supreme Lord wears shining saffron-yellow cloth, like the pollen of a lotus flower.
- His breast bears Śrīvatsa, a curl of white hair, and the brilliant Kaustubha gem hangs from His neck. His neck is beautifully decorated with jewels and pearls.
- The Lord is full in six opulences, including wealth. His valuable jewels are not visible within this material world.
Try this today
Read the translation once more, pausing to remember His yellow garment, Śrīvatsa and Kaustubha gem.
Ask yourself
How does this description deepen my appreciation of the Supreme Lord’s wealth?
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.