Srimad Bhagavatam — Chaturtha Skandha, Shloka 5
The Pracetās Meet Lord Viṣṇu—Benedictions, Pure Prayer, and the Birth of Dakṣa
सुपर्णस्कन्धमारूढो मेरुशृङ्गमिवाम्बुद: । पीतवासा मणिग्रीव: कुर्वन्वितिमिरा दिश: ॥ ५ ॥
suparṇa-skandham ārūḍho meru-śṛṅgam ivāmbudaḥ pīta-vāsā maṇi-grīvaḥ kurvan vitimirā diśaḥ
The Personality of Godhead, appearing on the shoulder of Garuḍa, seemed like a cloud resting on the summit of the mountain known as Meru. The transcendental body of the Personality of Godhead was covered by attractive yellow garments, and His neck was decorated with the jewel known as Kaustubha-maṇi. The bodily effulgence of the Lord dissipated all the darkness of the universe.
As stated in Caitanya-caritāmṛta ( Madhya 22.31) :
FAQs
In this verse (4.30.5), Lord Viṣṇu’s effulgent presence is described as making all directions free from darkness, indicating that divine darśana dispels both external and inner ignorance.
Śukadeva Gosvāmī depicts the Lord approaching the Pracetās in a majestic, recognizable form—mounted on Garuḍa—signifying His swift mercy and His role as the supreme protector of devotees.
The verse teaches that remembrance of Bhagavān—through śravaṇa, kīrtana, and meditation—clears the ‘darkness’ of confusion, fear, and doubt, guiding one toward clarity and devotional steadiness.