Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.33.16
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Richness of Kardama Muni’s Household
“The opulence of the household of Kardama Muni is described herein. The bedsheets and mattresses were all as white as the foam of milk, the chairs and benches were made of ivory and were covered by cloths of lace with golden filigree, and the couches were made of gold and had very soft pillows.”
What the purport teaches
- The bedsheets and mattresses were as white as the foam of milk. This comparison conveys the beauty of the household furnishings.
- The chairs and benches were made of ivory. They were covered with lace cloths decorated with golden filigree.
- The couches were made of gold and furnished with very soft pillows. These details describe the household’s great opulence and comfort.
Try this today
Reread the translation slowly and recall its three groups of furnishings: beds, seats and couches.
Ask yourself
Which detail helps me most clearly picture the opulence described here?
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.