The Kingdom of God (Vaikuṇṭha) and the Curse of Jaya and Vijaya
विद्युत्क्षिपन्मकरकुण्डलमण्डनार्ह- गण्डस्थलोन्नसमुखं मणिमत्किरीटम् । दोर्दण्डषण्डविवरे हरता परार्ध्य- हारेण कन्धरगतेन च कौस्तुभेन ॥ ४१ ॥
vidyut-kṣipan-makara-kuṇḍala-maṇḍanārha- gaṇḍa-sthalonnasa-mukhaṁ maṇimat-kirīṭam dor-daṇḍa-ṣaṇḍa-vivare haratā parārdhya- hāreṇa kandhara-gatena ca kaustubhena
Seu semblante distinguia-se por faces que realçavam a beleza de Seus brincos em forma de makara, mais brilhantes que o relâmpago. Seu nariz era proeminente e Sua cabeça trazia uma coroa cravejada de gemas. Entre Seus braços robustos pendia um colar preciosíssimo, e Seu pescoço era adornado pela gema Kaustubha.
This verse highlights the Kaustubha as a distinctive jewel resting on the Lord’s neck, emphasizing His supreme, captivating beauty and divine identity.
In the Vaikuṇṭha narration, the detailed description fixes the listener’s mind on the Lord’s transcendental form, strengthening devotion through remembrance and contemplation.
Use the verse as a meditation prompt—regularly contemplate the Lord’s form and qualities to steady the mind, reduce distraction, and deepen bhakti through smaraṇa (remembrance).