Shloka 2
The Kingdom of God (Vaikuṇṭha) and the Curse of Jaya and Vijaya
लोके तेनाहतालोके लोकपाला हतौजस: । न्यवेदयन् विश्वसृजे ध्वान्तव्यतिकरं दिशाम् ॥ २ ॥
loke tenāhatāloke loka-pālā hataujasaḥ nyavedayan viśva-sṛje dhvānta-vyatikaraṁ diśām
By the force of Diti’s pregnancy, the light of the sun and moon grew dim throughout the worlds. Disturbed, the planetary guardians reported to Brahmā, creator of the universe: “What is this spreading darkness in all directions?”
It appears from this verse of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam that the sun is the source of light for all the planets in the universe. The modern scientific theory which states that there are many suns in each universe is not supported by this verse. It is understood that in each universe there is only one sun, which supplies light to all the planets. In Bhagavad-gītā the moon is also stated to be one of the stars. There are many stars, and when we see them glittering at night we can understand that they are reflectors of light; just as moonlight is a reflection of sunlight, other planets also reflect sunlight, and there are many other planets which cannot be seen by our naked eyes. The demoniac influence of the sons in the womb of Diti expanded darkness throughout the universe.
FAQs
This verse says the world-guardians perceived an abnormal spread of darkness in all directions and, losing their strength, reported it to Brahmā as a sign of a grave disturbance in cosmic order.
Because Brahmā is the universe’s secondary creator and administrator; when the guardians sensed an ominous disruption affecting all directions, they sought his guidance and intervention.
When order is disturbed and one feels weakened, the Bhagavatam models seeking higher guidance rather than acting in panic—turning to rightful authority and, devotionally, to the Supreme and His representatives.