PLATE TWO

“While so excellently ruling the universe, King Priyavrata once be-
came dissatisfied with the circumambulation of the most powerful sun-
god. In circling Sumeru Hill on his chariot, the sun-god illuminates all
the surrounding planetary systems. However, when the sun is on the
northern side of the hill, the south receives less light, and when the sun
is in the south, the north receives less. King Priyavrata disliked this
situation and therefore decided to make daylight in the part of the uni-
verse where there was night. He followed the orbit of the sun-god on a
brilliant chariot and thus fulfilled his desire. He could perform such
wonderful activities because of the power he had achieved by worshiping
the Supreme Personality of Godhead.” (p.57)
