Srimad Bhagavatam — Tritiya Skandha, Shloka 18
Kardama Muni’s Mystic Opulence, Devahūti’s Rejuvenation, and the Turning Toward Fearlessness
द्वा:सु विद्रुमदेहल्या भातं वज्रकपाटवत् । शिखरेष्विन्द्रनीलेषु हेमकुम्भैरधिश्रितम् ॥ १८ ॥
dvāḥsu vidruma-dehalyā bhātaṁ vajra-kapāṭavat śikhareṣv indranīleṣu hema-kumbhair adhiśritam
Di pintu-pintunya tampak ambang dari karang merah yang berkilau, dan daun pintunya bertatahkan berlian. Puncak-puncak dari safir dimahkotai kendi-kendi emas, membuat istana itu sangat elok.
FAQs
This verse describes the palace’s radiant doorways, coral-like walls, sapphire-like peaks, and golden domes—an opulent, almost celestial architecture.
He highlights how extraordinary facilities can manifest by yogic and divine arrangement, while the narrative ultimately points toward devotion and renunciation rather than mere enjoyment.
Even impressive beauty and luxury are temporary; the Bhagavatam uses such descriptions to inspire wonder while reminding seekers to prioritize spiritual purpose over external splendor.