01The Kalpavriksha Forest
Manidvipa is arranged in enclosures containing different gardens and divine residences. The Kalpavriksha forest belongs to one of these carefully described regions. Its beauty comes from the trees themselves and from the fragrance, flowers and fruit they continually provide. Abundance is a quality of the whole place, not merely a collection of treasures.
02A Forest Kept in Spring
Spring, personified as the king of seasons, cares for this forest. He sits beneath a canopy of flowers with Madhu Shri and Madhava Shri, who are described as his companions. His seat and ornaments are also made of flowers. Their presence explains why the trees are shown in a lasting state of freshness and bloom.
03Parijata and the Churning of the Ocean
The account of the ocean’s churning includes Parijata among the wondrous things that come forth. Its ability to satisfy desires makes it another important expression of celestial abundance. The tree’s appearance connects flowering life with the restoration of prosperity achieved through that great divine undertaking.