Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.9.18
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Lord Surpasses All in Beauty
“Her attractive nose and cheeks and Her ears, adorned with golden earrings, made Her face very beautiful. As She moved, Her sari’s border on Her breasts moved slightly aside. When the demigods and demons saw these beautiful features of Mohinī-mūrti, who was glancing at them and slightly smiling, they were all completely enchanted.”
What the purport teaches
- Mohinī-mūrti’s beautiful features, slight smile and glances completely enchanted both the demigods and demons.
- Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura explains that Mohinī-mūrti is the Supreme Personality of Godhead in a feminine form. The goddess of fortune is Her associate.
- When the Lord assumes a female form, His beauty surpasses even that of the goddess of fortune.
Try this today
Spend one quiet minute remembering that Mohinī-mūrti’s beauty is the beauty of the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
Ask yourself
How does this description deepen my appreciation of the Lord’s 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.