Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.10.54
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Supreme Lord Becomes Visible
“The Supreme Personality of Godhead, whose eyes resemble the petals of a newly blossomed lotus, sat on the back of Garuḍa, spreading His lotus feet over Garuḍa’s shoulders. Dressed in yellow, decorated by the Kaustubha gem and the goddess of fortune, and wearing an invaluable helmet and earrings, the Supreme Lord, holding various weapons in His eight hands, became visible to the demigods.”
What the purport teaches
- The Supreme Personality of Godhead sat on Garuḍa, with His lotus feet spread over Garuḍa’s shoulders. His eyes resembled the petals of a newly blossomed lotus.
- He wore yellow garments, an invaluable helmet and earrings, and was decorated by the Kaustubha gem and the goddess of fortune.
- Holding various weapons in His eight hands, the Supreme Lord became visible to the demigods.
Try this today
Spend one minute remembering the Supreme Lord’s form as described here, keeping your attention on the details in the verse.
Ask yourself
Which detail of the Supreme Lord’s appearance helps you focus your remembrance of Him?
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.