Pṛthu Mahārāja’s Homecoming, Sacrificial Assembly, and Instruction on Devotional Kingship
व्यूढवक्षा बृहच्छ्रोणिर्वलिवल्गुदलोदर: । आवर्तनाभिरोजस्वी काञ्चनोरुरुदग्रपात् ॥ १६ ॥
vyūḍha-vakṣā bṛhac-chroṇir vali-valgu-dalodaraḥ āvarta-nābhir ojasvī kāñcanorur udagra-pāt
Napakalapad ng dibdib ni Mahārāja Pṛthu, makapal ang baywang, at ang tiyan ay may mga guhit ng balat na tila anyo ng dahon ng balete. Malalim at paikot ang pusod, ang mga hita’y kumikislap na parang ginto, at ang ibabaw ng paa (instep) ay nakaarko at mataas.
This verse describes Pṛthu Mahārāja’s auspicious physical features—broad chest, graceful abdomen and navel, golden thighs, and a dignified gait—signs of his exceptional strength, radiance, and royal virtue.
In the Bhagavatam, the bodily marks of great souls often indicate inner qualities—ojas (spiritual and moral vigor), dignity, and fitness to protect citizens as a righteous, devotee king.
Rather than focusing on beauty for ego, the verse points to cultivating inner strength, discipline, and dignified conduct—qualities that naturally reflect outwardly in posture, behavior, and integrity.