Brahma Vaivarta Purana Chapter 4:11-20

Brahma Vaivarta Purana

Goloka-varnana

Description of Goloka

Chapter 4: Verse 11-20

ENGLISH TRANSLATION 11 Hearing Brahma’s words, the demigods said to Prajapati Brahma: O Lord, the earth is overcome by the demons and we also are in the demons’ grip. 12 You are the creator of the worlds. Please stop (the demons). O Brahma, the earth has taken shelter of you. You should stop (the demons). 13 O grandfather, the earth is now tormented by the burden (of many demons). We are also tortured by them. Please remove the burden (they have brought). 14.After hearing the demigods’ words, Brahma, the creator of the worlds said to the earth-goddess: Child, throw your fears far away. Stand happily before me. 15.O Lotus-eyed one, who has brought this burden you cannot bear? O beautiful one, I will take away your burden. Things will be auspicious for you. That is certain. 16.When she heard these words, even though she was anxious and unhappy, she made her eyes and face cheerful and she anxiously spoke to him. 17.The earth goddess said: Father, please listen and I will tell the suffering in my heart. I cannot tell this to any but a faithful friend. 18.A weak woman should always be protected by her father, husband, sons and other relatives. 19.O father of the worlds, you created me. I am not shy to tell you. Listen, and I will tell you who has brought the burden that crushes me. 20.I cannot bear the burden of carrying great sinners that have no devotion to Lord Krsna and that blaspheme the devotees.