Shloka 2
Manu Offers Devahūti to Kardama; The Sage Accepts with a Devotional Vow
मनुरुवाच ब्रह्मासृजत्स्वमुखतो युष्मानात्मपरीप्सया । छन्दोमयस्तपोविद्यायोगयुक्तानलम्पटान् ॥ २ ॥
manur uvāca brahmāsṛjat sva-mukhato yuṣmān ātma-parīpsayā chandomayas tapo-vidyā- yoga-yuktān alampaṭān
মনু বললেন—নিজেকে বেদজ্ঞানে বিস্তার করতে ছন্দোময়, বেদস্বরূপ প্রভু ব্রহ্মা তাঁর মুখ থেকে আপনাদের—ব্রাহ্মণদের—সৃষ্টি করেছেন; আপনারা তপস্যা, বিদ্যা ও যোগশক্তিতে যুক্ত এবং ইন্দ্রিয়ভোগে অনাসক্ত।
The purpose of the Vedas is to propagate the transcendental knowledge of the Absolute Truth. The brāhmaṇas were created from the mouth of the Supreme Person, and therefore they are meant to spread the knowledge of the Vedas in order to spread the glories of the Lord. In Bhagavad-gītā also Lord Kṛṣṇa says that all the Vedas are meant for understanding the Supreme Personality of Godhead. It is especially mentioned here ( yoga-yuktān alampaṭān ) that brāhmaṇas are full of mystic power and are completely averse to sense gratification. Actually there are two kinds of occupations. One occupation, in the material world, is sense gratification, and the other occupation is spiritual activity — to satisfy the Lord by His glorification. Those who engage in sense gratification are called demons, and those who spread the glorification of the Lord or satisfy the transcendental senses of the Lord are called demigods. It is specifically mentioned here that the brāhmaṇas are created from the face of the cosmic personality, or virāṭ-puruṣa. Similarly, the kṣatriyas are said to be created from His arms, the vaiśyas are created from His waist, and the śūdras are created from His legs. Brāhmaṇas are especially meant for austerity, learning and knowledge and are averse to all kinds of sense gratification.
FAQs
This verse highlights Vedic foundation (chandomaya), austerity (tapas), spiritual knowledge (vidyā), yoga-discipline, and freedom from greed and lust (alampaṭa) as core qualities.
Being created from Brahmā’s mouth signifies their role as carriers of sacred speech and Vedic revelation—teachers and preservers of dharma through śruti and mantra.
By simplifying desires, avoiding exploitative consumption, and anchoring daily life in sādhana—study, self-discipline, and devotion—one cultivates inner contentment and restraint.