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
Ang Kanyang mukha’y natangi sa mga pisnging nagpapatingkad sa kagandahan ng mga hikaw na hugis-makara na kumikislap na higit pa sa kidlat; matangos ang ilong at may koronang may hiyas. Sa pagitan ng Kanyang matitipunong bisig ay nakasabit ang napakamahal na kuwintas, at ang Kanyang leeg ay pinalamutian ng batong 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).