Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 2.10.47
Sarga· CreationDifferent Names Describe the Same Kalpa
“O King, I shall in due course explain the measurement of time in its gross and subtle features with the specific symptoms of each, but for the present let me explain unto you the Pādma-kalpa.”
What the purport teaches
- The measurement of time in its gross and subtle features will be explained in due course. For now, the listener is asked to hear about the Pādma-kalpa.
- The present kalpa is called Varāha-kalpa or Śvetavarāha-kalpa because the Lord appeared as Varāha during the creation of Brahmā. Brahmā was born on the lotus coming from the abdomen of Viṣṇu.
- This Varāha-kalpa is also called Pādma-kalpa, as confirmed by the ācāryas. There is no contradiction between these names.
Try this today
Make a short note linking Varāha-kalpa, Śvetavarāha-kalpa and Pādma-kalpa as names for the same kalpa.
Ask yourself
How can the ācāryas’ explanation help you when different names seem confusing?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points, practice and question are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport. Read the full purport to go deeper.