Srimad Bhagavatam — Chaturtha Skandha, Shloka 11
Pṛthu Mahārāja Milks the Earth (Bhūmi-dugdha) and Organizes Human Settlement
समां च कुरु मां राजन्देववृष्टं यथा पय: । अपर्तावपि भद्रं ते उपावर्तेत मे विभो ॥ ११ ॥
samāṁ ca kuru māṁ rājan deva-vṛṣṭaṁ yathā payaḥ apartāv api bhadraṁ te upāvarteta me vibho
大王啊，请使我地表平整，如此因陀罗所降之雨水便能如乳般停蓄其上。即使雨季已过，湿润仍存；此于你亦为吉祥。
King Indra of the heavenly planets is in charge of throwing thunderbolts and giving rainfall. Generally thunderbolts are thrown on the tops of hills in order to break them to pieces. As these pieces are spread asunder in due course of time, the surface of the globe gradually becomes fit for agriculture. Level land is especially conducive to the production of grain. Thus the planet earth requested Mahārāja Pṛthu to level the surface of the earth, breaking up the high land and mountains.
FAQs
This verse teaches that when the Earth is properly governed and made orderly, divine rainfall is received beneficially, and prosperity can manifest even in unfavorable seasons.
In the narrative, Pṛthvī submits to Pṛthu’s righteous authority and requests that he organize and level the land so nature’s gifts—like rain—can nourish society and ensure welfare.
Good results depend not only on resources but on proper stewardship—planning, balance, and responsible leadership—so that whatever comes (income, opportunities, support) is received and used well.