Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.10.49
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Lord Shines Among His Family
“Lord Rāmacandra, fully bathed and His head clean-shaven, dressed Himself very nicely and was decorated with a garland and ornaments. Thus He shone brightly, surrounded by His brothers and wife, who were similarly dressed and ornamented.”
What the purport teaches
- After bathing and having His head clean-shaven, Lord Rāmacandra dressed Himself very nicely.
- He was decorated with a garland and ornaments and shone brightly.
- His brothers and wife surrounded Him, similarly dressed and ornamented.
Try this today
Reread the translation slowly and spend a minute remembering the Lord surrounded by His family.
Ask yourself
What detail in this description helps me lovingly remember Lord Rāmacandra?
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.