Guest guest Posted September 2, 1999 Report Share Posted September 2, 1999 > From Kurma Purana > > anadhikarino devaah > svargasthah BHARATODBHAVA > vanchanty aatma-vimokshaartha > mudrekarthe adhikarinah > > The demigods in the heavenly planets who aspire to take birth in Bharata > but are unqualified for this, laugh at the people who have qualified > themselves to take birth in Bharata varsa but engage is activities which > are meant for cats & dogs. This differs from the translation given in SB 5.19.29-30 purport, which is as follows: "Although the demigods are situated in exalted positions in the heavenly planets, they nevertheless desire to descend to the land of Bharata-varsa on the planet earth." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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