Srimad Bhagavatam — Chaturtha Skandha, Shloka 5
The Sūtas Foretell the Glories and Future Deeds of King Pṛthu
एष वै लोकपालानां बिभर्त्येकस्तनौ तनू: । काले काले यथाभागं लोकयोरुभयोर्हितम् ॥ ५ ॥
eṣa vai loka-pālānāṁ bibharty ekas tanau tanūḥ kāle kāle yathā-bhāgaṁ lokayor ubhayor hitam
This King alone, in his own body, will be able in due course of time to maintain all living entities and keep them in a pleasant condition by manifesting himself as different demigods to perform various departmental activities. Thus he will maintain the upper planetary system by inducing the populace to perform Vedic sacrifices. In due course of time he will also maintain this earthly planet by discharging proper rainfall.
The demigods in charge of the various departmental activities that maintain this world are but assistants to the Supreme Personality of Godhead. When an incarnation of Godhead descends to this planet, demigods like the sun-god, the moon-god or the King of heaven, Indra, all join Him. Consequently the incarnation of Godhead is able to act for the departmental demigods to keep the planetary systems in order. The protection of the earthly planet is dependent on proper rainfall, and as stated in Bhagavad-gītā and other scriptures, sacrifices are performed to please those demigods who are in charge of rainfall:
FAQs
This verse says an ideal ruler embodies the functions of the world’s guardians and, at the right times, ensures proper allotment and welfare for both realms—governing as a protector, not an exploiter.
Because his righteous rule is described as carrying the responsibilities of multiple cosmic administrators—maintaining order, distribution, and protection—reflecting comprehensive, dharmic leadership.
Act with responsibility that benefits both sides—self and society, present and future—by distributing resources fairly and making timely decisions guided by duty and compassion.