Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 5.16.10
Sthāna· The universe in orderAppreciate the Lord’s Extensive Energy
“In the same way, west and east of Ilāvṛta-varṣa are two great mountains named Mālyavān and Gandhamādana respectively. These two mountains, which are 2,000 yojanas [16,000 miles] high, extend as far as Nīla Mountain in the north and Niṣadha in the south. They indicate the borders of Ilāvṛta-varṣa and also the varṣas known as Ketumāla and Bhadrāśva.”
What the purport teaches
- Mālyavān lies west of Ilāvṛta-varṣa, and Gandhamādana lies east. They extend from Nīla in the north to Niṣadha in the south, marking boundaries with Ketumāla and Bhadrāśva.
- The purport cautions against trying to comprehend the universe’s great mountains merely through our calculations. It asks us to hear and accept the measurements given by Śukadeva Gosvāmī.
- The entire cosmic manifestation is made possible by the external energy of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Appreciating the extent of His energy is the benefit of hearing these descriptions.
Try this today
After reading today, pause for one minute to appreciate the cosmic manifestation as the Supreme Lord’s external energy.
Ask yourself
Am I reading only to collect measurements, or also to appreciate the Supreme Lord’s energy?
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.