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
彼らは、沐浴のガートとその階段がヴァイドゥーリヤ宝で造られ、水面には青蓮が満ちているのを見た。そうした湖を過ぎると、ほど近くに巨大なバニヤン樹が現れた。
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.