Srimad Bhagavatam — Chaturtha Skandha, Shloka 43
Genealogies of Svāyambhuva Manu, the Appearance of Yajña, and Atri’s Sons
Brahmā–Viṣṇu–Śiva Expansions
भृगु: ख्यात्यां महाभाग: पत्न्यां पुत्रानजीजनत् । धातारं च विधातारं श्रियं च भगवत्पराम् ॥ ४३ ॥
bhṛguḥ khyātyāṁ mahā-bhāgaḥ patnyāṁ putrān ajījanat dhātāraṁ ca vidhātāraṁ śriyaṁ ca bhagavat-parām
মহাভাগ ভৃগু খ্যাতি পত্নীতে ধাতা ও বিধাতা নামে দুই পুত্র এবং শ্রী নামে এক কন্যা জন্ম দিলেন, যিনি ভগবানে পরম ভক্তিময়ী ছিলেন।
FAQs
This verse states that Bhṛgu and Khyāti had two sons, Dhātā and Vidhātā, and a daughter, Śrī (Lakṣmī).
In this verse, 'bhagavat-parā' indicates that Śrī (Lakṣmī) is supremely devoted to Bhagavān—He is her highest shelter and ultimate goal.
Prosperity is best understood as sacred when it remains devoted to the Lord—used in service, guided by dharma, and centered on devotion rather than ego or greed.