566 Srimad-Bhagavatam [Canto 1, Ch. 11
madhu-bhoja-dasarharha-
kukurandhaka-vrsnibhih
atma-tulya-balair guptam
nagair bhogavatim iva
madhu—Madhu: bhoja—Bhoja; dasarha—Dasarha; arha—Arha; kukura—
Kukura; andhaka—Andhaka; vursnibhih—by the descendants of Vrsni;
atma-tulya—as good as Himself; balaih—by strength; guptam—protected;
nagaih—by the Nagas; bhogavatim—the capital of Nagaloka; iva—like.
TRANSLATION
As Bhogavati, the capital of Nagaloka, is protected by the Nagas, so
was Dvaraka protected by the descendants of Vrsni—Bhoja, Madhu,
Dasarha, Arha, Kukura, Andhaka, etc.—who were as strong as Lord Krsna.
PURPORT
The Nagaloka planet is situated below the earth planet, and it is under-
stood that the sun rays are hampered there. The darkness of the planet is,
however, removed by the flashes of the jewels set on the head of the Nagas
(celestial serpents), and it is said that there are beautiful gardens, rivulets,
etc., for the enjoyment of the Nagas. It is understood here also that the
place is well protected by the inhabitants. So also the city of Dvaraka was
well protected by the descendants of Vrsni, who were as powerful as the
Lord, insofar as He manifested His strength upon this earth.
TEXT 12
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TAATTA ASAT AAT 221
sarvartu-sarva-vibhava-
punya-urksa-latasramaih
ud ydnopavandaramair
vrta-padmakara-sriyam
sarva—all; rtu—seasons; sarva—all; vibhava—opulences; punya—pious;
urksa—trees; lata—creepers; @sramaih—with hermitages; udyana— orchards;
upavana—flower gardens; dramaih—pleasure gardens and beautiful parks;
urta—surrounded by; padma-akara—the birthplaces of lotuses or nice
reservoirs of water; sriyam—increasing the beauty.
