SB 12.9.20

Srimad-Bhagavatam - Twelfth Canto - Chapter 9: Mārkaṇḍeya Ṛṣi Sees the Illusory Potency of the Lord

SB 12.9.19 - SB 12.9.21

His Divine Grace
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Please note: The synonyms, translation and purport of this verse were composed by disciples of Śrīla Prabhupāda

TEXT 20

sa kadācid bhramaṁs tasmin

pṛthivyāḥ kakudi dvijaḥ

nyāgrodha-potaṁ dadṛśe

phala-pallava-śobhitam

SYNONYMS

saḥ—he; kadācit—on one occasion; bhraman—while wandering; tasmin—in that water; pṛthivyāḥ—of earth; kakudi—upon a raised place; dvijaḥ—the brāhmaṇa; nyāgrodha-potam—a young banyan tree; dadṛśe—saw; phala—with fruits; pallava—and blossoms; śobhitam—decorated.

Translation and purport composed by disciples of Śrīla Prabhupāda

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TRANSLATION

Once, while wandering in the water, the brāhmaṇa Mārkaṇḍeya discovered a small island, upon which stood a young banyan tree bearing blossoms and fruits.

SB 12.9.19 - SB 12.9.21