Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.15.20
Sthāna· The universe in orderA City of Auspicious Sounds
“The city was shaded by canopies decorated with pearls, and the domes of the palaces had flags of pearl and gold. The city always resounded with the vibrations of peacocks, pigeons and bees, and above the city flew airplanes full of beautiful women who constantly chanted auspicious songs that were very pleasing to the ear.”
What the purport teaches
- Canopies decorated with pearls shaded the city. The palace domes bore flags of pearl and gold.
- The city always resounded with the sounds of peacocks, pigeons and bees.
- Airplanes full of beautiful women flew above the city. The women constantly sang auspicious songs that were pleasing to hear.
Try this today
Make two short lists from the verse: what could be seen and what could be heard.
Ask yourself
How do the sounds of living creatures and singing enrich this description?
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.