Srimad Bhagavatam — Ashtama Skandha, Shloka 2
Manvantara Administration: Appointment of Manus, Indras, and the Restoration of Dharma
श्रीऋषिरुवाच मनवो मनुपुत्राश्च मुनयश्च महीपते । इन्द्रा: सुरगणाश्चैव सर्वे पुरुषशासना: ॥ २ ॥
śrī-ṛṣir uvāca manavo manu-putrāś ca munayaś ca mahī-pate indrāḥ sura-gaṇāś caiva sarve puruṣa-śāsanāḥ
قال شُكاديفا غوسوامي: أيها الملك، إن المانو وأبناء المانو والريشيين العظام والإنْدرا وجميع الديفا مُعيَّنون تحت سلطان «بهاگوان»؛ الشخصية الإلهية العُليا، بواسطة تجلّياته مثل «يَجْنَ».
FAQs
This verse states that Manus, their sons, sages, Indras, and all demigod groups function under the rule of the Supreme Person.
To emphasize that even the highest cosmic administrators are not independent; their authority and order ultimately rest upon the Supreme Lord’s governance.
It encourages humility and devotion by reminding us that all power and leadership are accountable to a higher divine order, inspiring responsible action and surrender to God.