Srimad Bhagavatam — Ashtama Skandha, Shloka 3

Raivata and Cākṣuṣa Manvantaras; Brahmā’s Prayers at Śvetadvīpa

Prelude to Samudra-manthana

Devanagari script

विभुरिन्द्र: सुरगणा राजन्भूतरयादय: । हिरण्यरोमा वेदशिरा ऊर्ध्वबाह्वादयो द्विजा: ॥ ३ ॥

Transliteration

vibhur indraḥ sura-gaṇā rājan bhūtarayādayaḥ hiraṇyaromā vedaśirā ūrdhvabāhv-ādayo dvijāḥ

Translation

O King, in the millennium of Raivata Manu the King of heaven was known as Vibhu, among the demigods were the Bhūtarayas, and among the seven brāhmaṇas who occupied the seven planets were Hiraṇyaromā, Vedaśirā and Ūrdhvabāhu.

Synonyms

• vibhuḥ: Vibhu (a name)
• vibhuḥ: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: vibhu (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन

• indraḥ: Indra
• indraḥ: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: indra (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन

• sura-gaṇāḥ: groups of gods
• sura-gaṇāḥ: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: sura (प्रातिपदिक) + gaṇa (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: तत्पुरुष-समास (षष्ठी: ‘सुराणां गणाः’); पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, बहुवचन

• rājan: O king
• rājan: Sambodhana (सम्बोधन)
• Type: Noun
• Root: rājan (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, सम्बोधन (Voc/8th), एकवचन

• bhūtaraya-ādayaḥ: Bhūtaraya and others
• bhūtaraya-ādayaḥ: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: bhūtaraya (प्रातिपदिक) + ādi (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: तत्पुरुष-समास (समूह-सूचक: ‘भूतरयः आदयः’); पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, बहुवचन

• hiraṇyaromā: Hiraṇyaromā (golden-haired)
• hiraṇyaromā: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: hiraṇya (प्रातिपदिक) + roma (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: बहुव्रीहि-समास (‘हिरण्यवत् रोम यस्य’); पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन (नाम)

• vedaśirāḥ: Vedaśirā (Veda-headed; name)
• vedaśirāḥ: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: veda (प्रातिपदिक) + śiras (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: बहुव्रीहि-समास (‘वेदः शिरः यस्य’); पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन (नाम)

• ūrdhvabāhu-ādayaḥ: Ūrdhvabāhu and others
• ūrdhvabāhu-ādayaḥ: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: ūrdhva (प्रातिपदिक) + bāhu (प्रातिपदिक) + ādi (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: बहुव्रीहि-समास (ūrdhva-bāhu ‘raised-armed’ + ādi ‘etc.’); पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, बहुवचन

• dvijāḥ: twice-born (Brahmins)
• dvijāḥ: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: dvija (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, बहुवचन

Characters & Entities

• Indra
• Vibhū
• Bhūtarayā
• Hiraṇyaromā
• Vedaśirā
• Ūrdhvabāhu

FAQs

Who are the personalities mentioned in Srimad Bhagavatam 8.5.3?

The verse lists Indra, Vibhū, groups of demigods, and sages such as Bhūtarayā, Hiraṇyaromā, Vedaśirā, and Ūrdhvabāhu, indicating a collective assembly of devas and brāhmaṇas.

Why are Indra and the demigods gathered with sages in Canto 8 Chapter 5?

In this chapter, the devas seek higher shelter and guidance; their gathering with brāhmaṇa sages emphasizes that divine power is supported by spiritual wisdom and prayer to the Supreme Lord.

What is the practical lesson from Bhagavatam 8.5.3 for modern life?

When facing crisis, seek counsel from spiritually grounded guides and take shelter of sincere prayer—combining responsible action with humility and higher dependence.