Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.8.25
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Lord’s Unlimited, Varied Beauty
“His transcendental body, unlimited in length and breadth, occupied the three planetary systems, upper, middle and lower. His body was self-illuminated by unparalleled dress and variegatedness and was properly ornamented.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord’s transcendental body, unlimited in length and breadth, occupied the upper, middle and lower planetary systems.
- His body can be measured only by His own measurement, because He pervades the complete cosmic manifestation.
- Material nature receives its beauty from His personal beauty. His magnificent dress and ornaments reveal transcendental variety, which is important for advancing in spiritual knowledge.
Try this today
Reread the translation and note one feature that reveals the variety of the Lord’s transcendental form.
Ask yourself
How does this description deepen my understanding of the Lord’s transcendental beauty?
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.