Srimad Bhagavatam — Ashtama Skandha, Shloka 20
Manvantara Enumerations Begin: Svāyambhuva’s Austerity, Yajñapati’s Protection, and the Avatāras up to Hari
Gajendra Prelude
तत्रेन्द्रो रोचनस्त्वासीद् देवाश्च तुषितादय: । ऊर्जस्तम्भादय: सप्त ऋषयो ब्रह्मवादिन: ॥ २० ॥
tatrendro rocanas tv āsīd devāś ca tuṣitādayaḥ ūrja-stambhādayaḥ sapta ṛṣayo brahma-vādinaḥ
During the reign of Svārociṣa, the post of Indra was assumed by Rocana, the son of Yajña. Tuṣita and others became the principal demigods, and Ūrja, Stambha and others became the seven saints. All of them were faithful devotees of the Lord.
FAQs
This verse states that during that particular manvantara, the ruler of Svarga (Indra) was Rocana.
The Tuṣitas are a class of demigods; this verse identifies them as the prominent devas (“headed by the Tuṣitas”) in that manvantara.
They teach that cosmic leadership changes by time-cycles under the Lord’s order, encouraging humility, faith in divine governance, and steadiness in dharma beyond temporary positions.