176 Srimad-Bhagavatam [Canto 7, Ch. 4
opulent than the lower planetary system in which we live. Visvakarma,
the famous heavenly architect, is known as the constructor of many won-
derful buildings in the upper planets, where there are not only beautiful
buildings, but also many opulent gardens and parks, which are described
as nandana-devodyana, gardens quite fit to be enjoyed by the demigods.
This description of the upper planetary system and its opulences is to be
understood from authoritative scriptures like the Vedic literatures.
Telescopes and the other imperfect instruments of scientists are inade-
quate for evaluating the upper planetary system. Although such
instruments are needed because the vision of the so-called scientists is
imperfect, the instruments themselves are also imperfect. Therefore the
upper planets cannot be appraised by imperfect men using imperfect
man-made instruments. Direct information received from the Vedic
literature, however, is perfect, We therefore cannot accept the statement
that there are no opulent residences on planets other than this earth.
TEXTS 9-12

aq Renata seed wa: |

TT PENTA MAOIST: 11 8 II

wa Rattan wnat |

TABATA: TA THETA: 112 ol

THAR WOT TAT: |

afeenerata ! ite

mera fafsrrats TRS
Tshraraefrgm: Tah:
TATE AMTTA: Tet
yatra vidruma-sopana
maha-marakata bhuvah
yatra sphatika-kudyani
vaidiirya-stambha-pariktayah
