The celestial courtrooms aka sabhas were radiant, powerful, magical, and glorious. Here, Narada described the beauty of an underwater sabha belonging to Varuna.
Varuna’s sabha is present underwater as he is the god of water/ rain. The sabha’s dimensions are the same as Yama’s sabha (hundred yojanas). It looks just as brilliant with white walls and portals. This sabha was also built by Vishwakarma, the celestial architect. He would perform intense tapasya before building every sabha to retain its sanctity.
Located underwater, the sabha is surrounded by bejeweled trees that bloom with flowers and fruits. Blue, black, yellow, white, and red flowers carpet the pathways. Thousands of birds of all varieties can be found in the sabha’s gardens, singing melodiously. The sabha has a pleasant atmosphere and the right temperature.
Varuna adorns the throne with his wife Varuni dressed in celestial attire and jewelry. The Adityas wait upon Varuna and so do the Nagas like Vasuki, Takshaka, Airavata, and many others. Their hoods are marked with auspicious signs and sway to the divine music.
Kings like Bali, Naraka, Prahrada, Viprachitti, the danavas known as Kalakhanjas, Suhanu, Durmukha, Shankha, Sumana, Sumati, Ghatodara, Mahaparshva, Krathana, Pithara, Vishvarupa, Surupa, Virupa, Mahashirsa, Dashagriva, Vali, Meghavasa, Dashavara, Kaitabha, Vitatuta, Samhrada, and Indratapana are a part of Varuna’s sabha. Many daityas and danavas, dressed in rich robes, can also be found here. Varuna rules the sabha holding the dharma’s noose (his weapon).
The oceans, rivers, lakes, fjords, ponds, tanks, springs, fish, and all aquatic creatures are cherished in this sabha. The gandharavas and apsaras often visit to sing and dance, praise Varuna, and make merry.
Mountains with divine herbs and magical properties can be found here. The sabha is so beautiful that one cannot stop staring.
Also, read about Indra’s Sabha, Brahma’s Sabha, Kubera’s Sabha, and Yama’s Sabha.