Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.11.22
Sthāna· The universe in orderBrahmā Receives the Lord’s Guidance
“Outside of the three planetary systems [Svarga, Martya and Pātāla], the four yugas multiplied by one thousand comprise one day on the planet of Brahmā. A similar period comprises a night of Brahmā, in which the creator of the universe goes to sleep.”
What the purport teaches
- One thousand sets of the four yugas comprise one day of Brahmā. His night lasts for an equal period.
- When Brahmā sleeps at night, the three planetary systems below Brahmaloka are submerged in the water of devastation.
- While sleeping, Brahmā dreams about Garbhodakaśāyī Viṣṇu. He receives the Lord’s instructions for restoring the devastated area of space.
Try this today
Pause today to remember that even Brahmā receives guidance from the Lord.
Ask yourself
What does Brahmā’s receiving instruction reveal about his dependence on the Lord?
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.