Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.28.33
Mukti· LiberationThe Lord’s Laughter Satisfies the Heart
“With devotion steeped in love and affection, the yogī should meditate within the core of his heart upon the laughter of Lord Viṣṇu. The laughter of Viṣṇu is so captivating that it can be easily meditated upon. When the Supreme Lord is laughing, one can see His small teeth, which resemble jasmine buds rendered rosy by the splendor of His lips. Once devoting his mind to this, the yogī should no longer desire to see anything else.”
What the purport teaches
- After carefully studying the Lord’s smile, the yogī should meditate on His laughter with love and affection. These descriptions of His face, lips and teeth show that God is not impersonal.
- Lord Viṣṇu’s small teeth resemble jasmine buds made rosy by the reflection of His lips. Meditation on His smile and laughter completely cleanses the devotee’s heart.
- When the Lord’s beautiful face is placed within the heart, the devotee becomes fully satisfied. Absorption in His beauty leaves material attraction unable to disturb him.
Try this today
Read the translation slowly, then spend a minute affectionately remembering Lord Viṣṇu’s laughter within your heart.
Ask yourself
What does this description teach me about the personal nature of the Lord?
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.