Srimad Bhagavatam — Panchama Skandha, Shloka 38
The Six Dvīpas Beyond Jambūdvīpa and the Cosmic Boundary of Lokāloka
एतावाँल्लोकविन्यासो मानलक्षणसंस्थाभिर्विचिन्तित: कविभि: स तु पञ्चाशत्कोटिगणितस्य भूगोलस्य तुरीयभागोऽयं लोकालोकाचल: ॥ ३८ ॥
etāvāḻ loka-vinyāso māna-lakṣaṇa-saṁsthābhir vicintitaḥ kavibhiḥ sa tu pañcāśat-koṭi-gaṇitasya bhū-golasya turīya-bhāgo ’yaṁ lokālokācalaḥ.
Các bậc hiền triết không mắc sai lầm, không ảo tưởng và không có tâm lừa dối đã suy xét rồi mô tả sự sắp đặt các cõi, cùng đặc tướng, kích thước và vị trí của chúng. Họ xác lập rằng khoảng cách từ Tu-di (Sumeru) đến núi Lokāloka bằng một phần tư đường kính vũ trụ, tức 125.000.000 do-tuần (yojana).
Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura has given accurate astronomical information about the location of Lokāloka Mountain, the movements of the sun globe and the distance between the sun and the circumference of the universe. However, the technical terms used in the astronomical calculations given by the Jyotir Veda are difficult to translate into English. Therefore to satisfy the reader, we may include the exact Sanskrit statement given by Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura, which records exact calculations regarding universal affairs.
FAQs
This verse states that Lokāloka Mountain forms one fourth of the earthly sphere (bhū-gola) and is part of the carefully measured cosmic arrangement described by the sages.
Śukadeva explains the Lord’s ordered creation to broaden Parīkṣit’s understanding of Bhagavān’s governance of the cosmos and to support contemplative devotion through hearing (śravaṇam).
By reflecting that the universe is purposeful and regulated, one can cultivate humility and devotion, using śravaṇa (hearing) to remember the Supreme Lord behind all cosmic order.