Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 5.26.4
Sthāna· The universe in orderAsk Clearly About What You Do Not Know
“King Parīkṣit inquired from Śukadeva Gosvāmī: My dear lord, are the hellish regions outside the universe, within the covering of the universe, or in different places on this planet?”
What the purport teaches
- King Parīkṣit respectfully asks Śukadeva Gosvāmī where the hellish regions are located.
- He asks whether they are outside the universe or within its covering.
- He also asks whether they are in different places on this planet. His inquiry seeks a clear explanation rather than assuming an answer.
Try this today
Write down one precise question you have about the location of the hellish regions.
Ask yourself
What part of this description do I need to understand more clearly?
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.