Srimad Bhagavatam — Ashtama Skandha, Shloka 36
Raivata and Cākṣuṣa Manvantaras; Brahmā’s Prayers at Śvetadvīpa
Prelude to Samudra-manthana
यच्चक्षुरासीत् तरणिर्देवयानं त्रयीमयो ब्रह्मण एष धिष्ण्यम् । द्वारं च मुक्तेरमृतं च मृत्यु: प्रसीदतां न: स महाविभूति: ॥ ३६ ॥
yac-cakṣur āsīt taraṇir deva-yānaṁ trayīmayo brahmaṇa eṣa dhiṣṇyam dvāraṁ ca mukter amṛtaṁ ca mṛtyuḥ prasīdatāṁ naḥ sa mahā-vibhūtiḥ
The sun-god marks the path of liberation, which is called arcirādi-vartma. He is the chief source for understanding of the Vedas, he is the abode where the Absolute Truth can be worshiped, he is the gateway to liberation, and he is the source of eternal life as well as the cause of death. The sun-god is the eye of the Lord. May that Supreme Lord, who is supremely opulent, be pleased with us.
The sun-god is considered to be the chief of the demigods. He is also considered to be the demigod who watches the northern side of the universe. He gives help for understanding the Vedas. As confirmed in Brahma-saṁhitā (5.52) :
FAQs
This verse praises the Supreme Lord as amṛta (immortality) and also mṛtyu (death), indicating He is the ultimate controller behind both liberation and the ending of material life.
In this chapter the devas are distressed and seek protection; they glorify Narayana as the cosmic Lord and the gateway to liberation, praying for His mercy and intervention.
It fosters humility and steadiness: by remembering the Supreme as the ultimate shelter beyond both success and loss, one practices surrender, reduces fear, and deepens devotion.