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Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.6.10

Sthāna· The universe in order

The Natural Beauty of Kailāsa

“Kailāsa is full of mountains filled with all kinds of valuable jewels and minerals and surrounded by all varieties of valuable trees and plants. The top of the hill is nicely decorated by various types of deer.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 4.6.10, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The mountains of Kailāsa contain many kinds of valuable jewels and minerals.
  • All varieties of valuable trees and plants surround them.
  • Various types of deer beautifully decorate the top of the hill.

Try this today

Spend one minute picturing the jewels, plants and deer described in this verse.

Ask yourself

Which detail helps me appreciate the beauty of Lord Śiva’s abode?

Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.

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