Srimad Bhagavatam — Chaturtha Skandha, Shloka 31
Brahmā Counsels the Demigods; Journey to Kailāsa; Śiva’s Tranquility and Brahmā’s Praise
वैदूर्यकृतसोपाना वाप्य उत्पलमालिनी: । प्राप्तं किम्पुरुषैर्दृष्ट्वा त आराद्ददृशुर्वटम् ॥ ३१ ॥
vaidūrya-kṛta-sopānā vāpya utpala-mālinīḥ prāptaṁ kimpuruṣair dṛṣṭvā ta ārād dadṛśur vaṭam
Mereka melihat tangga-tangga pemandian di tepi danau terbuat dari vaidūrya-maṇi, dan airnya dipenuhi teratai biru. Setelah melewati danau-danau itu, mereka mendekati sebuah pohon beringin raksasa.
FAQs
It describes a beautiful sacred pond with gem-made steps and lotus garlands, and mentions the presence of the Kimpuruṣas, after which a banyan tree is seen nearby.
Śukadeva Gosvāmī is narrating these details to Mahārāja Parīkṣit as part of the description of the events around Dakṣa’s sacrificial arena.
It reminds readers that holy narratives often highlight sacred environments to awaken reverence—encouraging one to cultivate inner purity and devotional mood wherever one lives.