← Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (1962)

Chapter 11: Lord Krishna's Entrance at Dwarka

Verse 13 of 37
SB 1.11.13

gopura-dvāra-mārgeṣu kṛta-kautuka-toraṇām citra-dhvaja-patākāgrair antaḥ pratihatā-tapām

Synonyms

gopurathe gateway of the city, dwara—door; dvāraon different roads; mārgeṣuundertaken; kṛtaon account of festival; kautukadecorated arch; toraṇāmpainted; citraflags; dhvajaby the slogan signs; patākā-agraiḥwithin; antaḥchecked, tapam—sunshine.

Translation

The city gateway the household doors and temporary decorated arches on the roads all were nicely decorated with festive signs like plantain trees, leaves of mango-tree for welcoming the Lord. Flags festoons and painted slogan signs all combined together checked sunshine coming inside.

Purport

Signs of decoration in special festivals were also collected from the gifts of nature such as the plantain trees, the mango-trees fruits and flowers. Mango tree, cocoanut palms and plantain trees are still accepted as signs of aupiciousness. The flag mentioned above were all painted either with the picture of Gaduda or Hanuman the two great servitors of the Lord. For devotees such paintings and decorations are still adored and the servitor of the master is paid more respects for the satisfaction of the Lord.

Verse 13 of 37
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