Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.15.29
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Lord Comes Into View
“As King Kārtavīryārjuna entered his capital, Māhiṣmatī Purī, he saw Lord Paraśurāma, the best of the Bhṛgu dynasty, coming after him, holding a chopper, shield, bow and arrows. Lord Paraśurāma was covered with a black deerskin, and his matted locks of hair appeared like the sunshine.”
What the purport teaches
- As Kārtavīryārjuna entered Māhiṣmatī Purī, he saw Lord Paraśurāma coming after him.
- Lord Paraśurāma is described as the best of the Bhṛgu dynasty. He carried a chopper, shield, bow and arrows.
- He wore a black deerskin, and his matted locks appeared like sunshine. These details give a vivid description of his appearance.
Try this today
Spend one minute recalling the Lord’s appearance using only the details in this translation.
Ask yourself
Which detail of Lord Paraśurāma’s appearance stands out to you most?
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.