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fabulously rich. It appears from these verses that Kailasa is situated near
the residential quarters of Kuvera. It is also stated here that the forest was
full of desire trees. In Brahma-samhita we learn about the desire tree which
is found in the spiritual world, especially in Krgsnaloka, the abode of Lord
Krsna. We learn here that such desire trees are also found in Kailasa, the
residence of Lord Siva, by the grace of Krsna. It thus appears that Kailasa
has a special significance; it is almost like the residence of Lord Krsna.
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rakta-kantha-khaganika-
svara-mandita-sat-padam
kalahamsa-kula-prestharn
khara-danda-jalasayam
rakta—reddish; kantha—necks; khaga-anika—of many birds; svara—with
the sweet sounds; mandita— decorated; sa{-padam—bees; kalaharisa-kula—
of groups of swans; prestham—very dear; khara-danda—lotus flowers; jala-
Sayam—lakes.
TRANSLATION
In that celestial forest there were many birds whose necks were colored
reddish and whose sweet sounds mixed with the humming of the bees. The
lakes were abundantly decorated with crying swans as well as strong-
stemmed lotus flowers.
PURPORT
The beauty of the forest was intensified by the presence of various lakes.
It is described herein that the lakes were decorated with lotus flowers and
with swans who played and sang with the birds and the humming bees.
Considering all these attributes, one can imagine how beautiful this spot
was and how much the demigods passing through enjoyed the atmosphere.
There are many paths and beautiful spots created by man on this planet,
but none of them can surpass those of Kailasa, as they are described in
these verses.
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