Srimad Bhagavatam — Chaturtha Skandha, Shloka 31
Pṛthu Mahārāja Milks the Earth (Bhūmi-dugdha) and Organizes Human Settlement
ग्रामान् पुर: पत्तनानि दुर्गाणि विविधानि च । घोषान् व्रजान् सशिबिरानाकरान् खेटखर्वटान् ॥ ३१ ॥
grāmān puraḥ pattanāni durgāṇi vividhāni ca ghoṣān vrajān sa-śibirān ākarān kheṭa-kharvaṭān
Sa ganitong paraan, itinatag ng hari ang maraming uri ng mga nayon, pamayanan at mga bayang-daungan, at nagtayo ng mga kuta; naglaan din siya ng tirahan para sa mga pastol ng baka, mga kulungan ng hayop, mga pook ng kampong maharlika, mga lugar ng minahan, mga bayang pang-agrikultura, at mga nayong nasa kabundukan.
FAQs
This verse describes how King Pṛthu systematically organized all forms of human settlement—villages, towns, forts, pastoral communities, camps, and resource centers—showing that dharmic rule includes practical, well-planned social and economic development.
In the narrative, Pṛthu is the exemplary righteous king; after restoring prosperity, he arranges orderly habitation and protection for citizens, reflecting rajadharma—ensuring security, livelihood, and stability across the kingdom.
Create stability through responsible organization: protect essentials, plan communities thoughtfully, support livelihoods (including agriculture and industry), and ensure resources are used ethically for the welfare of all.