Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.16.30
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesCitraketu Beholds the Supreme Lord
“Upon reaching the shelter of Lord Śeṣa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Citraketu saw that He was as white as the white fibers of a lotus flower. He was dressed in bluish garments and adorned with a brilliantly glittering helmet, armlets, belt and bangles. His face was smiling, and His eyes were reddish. He was surrounded by such exalted liberated persons as Sanat-kumāra.”
What the purport teaches
- Upon reaching His shelter, Citraketu saw Lord Śeṣa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. His complexion was white like the fibers of a lotus flower.
- The Lord wore bluish garments and a brilliantly glittering helmet, armlets, belt and bangles.
- His face was smiling, and His eyes were reddish. Exalted liberated persons, including Sanat-kumāra, surrounded Him.
Try this today
Read the description slowly and spend one minute remembering the Lord’s smiling face and beautiful form.
Ask yourself
Which detail of the Lord’s appearance helps you reflect on Him with devotion?
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.