Srimad Bhagavatam — Ashtama Skandha, Shloka 28

Lakṣmī’s Emergence, Dhanvantari, and the Advent of Mohinī-mūrti

Devanagari script

श्रियावलोकिता देवा: सप्रजापतय: प्रजा: । शीलादिगुणसम्पन्ना लेभिरे निर्वृतिं पराम् ॥ २८ ॥

Transliteration

śriyāvalokitā devāḥ saprajāpatayaḥ prajāḥ śīlādi-guṇa-sampannā lebhire nirvṛtiṁ parām

Translation

Durch den segensreichen Blick Śrī Lakṣmīs wurden alle Halbgötter zusammen mit den Prajāpatis und ihren Nachkommen sogleich mit gutem Verhalten und transzendentalen Eigenschaften bereichert. So erlangten sie höchste Zufriedenheit.

Synonyms

• śriyā: by Śrī (Lakṣmī)
• śriyā: Karana (करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: śrī (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, तृतीया (Instrumental/करण), एकवचन

• avalokitāḥ: looked upon (blessed)
• avalokitāḥ: Visheshana (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: ava + lok (धातु)
• Form: क्त-प्रत्ययान्त (past passive participle), पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, बहुवचन; ‘having been looked upon/blessed’ (qualifies devāḥ, prajāḥ)

• devāḥ: the gods
• devāḥ: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: deva (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, बहुवचन

• sa-prajāpatayaḥ: along with the Prajāpatis
• sa-prajāpatayaḥ: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: sa (अव्यय/उपपद) + prajāpati (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, बहुवचन; ‘together with the Prajāpatis’ (sahita)

• prajāḥ: the subjects
• prajāḥ: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: prajā (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, बहुवचन

• śīla-ādi-guṇa-sampannāḥ: endowed with good conduct and other virtues
• śīla-ādi-guṇa-sampannāḥ: Visheshana (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: śīla (प्रातिपदिक) + ādi (अव्यय/प्रातिपदिक) + guṇa (प्रातिपदिक) + sampanna (सम्+पद् धातु + क्त)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, बहुवचन; तत्पुरुषः ‘endowed with virtues beginning with good conduct’; sampanna = क्त-प्रत्ययान्त

• lebhire: obtained
• lebhire: Kriyā (क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: labh (धातु)
• Form: लिट् (Perfect), प्रथमपुरुष, बहुवचन; आत्मनेपदम्

• nirvṛtim: contentment/bliss
• nirvṛtim: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: nirvṛti (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (Accusative/कर्म), एकवचन

• parām: supreme
• parām: Visheshana (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: para (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचन; विशेषणम् (qualifying nirvṛtim)

Characters & Entities

• Śrī (Lakṣmī)
• Devas
• Prajāpatis
• Prajā (living beings)

FAQs

What does Srimad Bhagavatam say about the blessings of Lakshmi?

In this verse, the Bhagavatam says that Śrī Lakṣmī’s favorable glance brings upliftment—good character and noble qualities—and grants supreme inner satisfaction and relief from distress.

Why are the devas and Prajapatis mentioned together in Bhagavatam 8.8.28?

Because Lakṣmī’s grace is described as benefiting the entire cosmic administration and creation—both the demigods and the progenitors (Prajāpatis), along with all living beings.

How can I apply the teaching of Bhagavatam 8.8.28 in modern life?

Seek divine grace through bhakti and righteous conduct: cultivate śīla (good character) and other virtues, and you will experience greater peace, clarity, and relief from anxiety.