Srimad Bhagavatam — Chaturtha Skandha, Shloka 12

Brahmā Counsels the Demigods; Journey to Kailāsa; Śiva’s Tranquility and Brahmā’s Praise

Devanagari script

मयूरकेकाभिरुतं मदान्धालिविमूर्च्छितम् । प्लावितै रक्तकण्ठानां कूजितैश्च पतत्त्रिणाम् ॥ १२ ॥

Transliteration

mayūra-kekābhirutaṁ madāndhāli-vimūrcchitam plāvitai rakta-kaṇṭhānāṁ kūjitaiś ca patattriṇām

Translation

Auf dem Berg Kailāsa erklingt stets der rhythmische, süße Ruf der Pfauen, begleitet vom Summen der berauschten Bienen. Kuckucke singen unaufhörlich, und das leise Zwitschern anderer Vögel erfüllt den ganzen Hügel.

Synonyms

• mayūra-kekā-abhirutam: resounding with peacocks’ calls
• mayūra-kekā-abhirutam: Viśeṣya-viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: mayūra (प्रातिपदिक) + kekā (प्रातिपदिक) + abhiruta (कृदन्त: abhi-√ru + क्त)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, एकवचन; ‘मयूराणां केकाभिः अभिरुतम्’ (resounding with peacock-cries)

• mada-andha-āli-vimūrcchitam: filled with the humming of intoxicated bees
• mada-andha-āli-vimūrcchitam: Viśeṣya-viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: mada (प्रातिपदिक) + andha (प्रातिपदिक) + āli (प्रातिपदिक) + vimūrcchita (कृदन्त: vi-√mūrch + क्त)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, एकवचन; ‘मदेन अन्धाः आलयः (भ्रमराः) तैः विमूर्च्छितम्’ (intoxicated bees causing a swoon/buzzing)

• plāvitaiḥ: with (sounds) filling/flooding
• plāvitaiḥ: Karaṇa/Sahakārī (करण/Instrumental of description)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: √plu (धातु) + णिच्? (causative sense) + क्त (PPP) / plāvita (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग/नपुंसकलिङ्ग, तृतीया (Instrumental), बहुवचन; ‘प्लावित’ (flooded/filled)

• rakta-kaṇṭhānām: of the red-throated (birds)
• rakta-kaṇṭhānām: Ṣaṣṭhī-sambandha (षष्ठीसम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: rakta (प्रातिपदिक) + kaṇṭha (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, षष्ठी (Genitive), बहुवचन; ‘रक्तः कण्ठः येषाम्’ (red-throated ones; e.g., certain birds)

• kūjitaiḥ: by chirpings
• kūjitaiḥ: Karaṇa/Sahakārī (करण/Instrumental of description)
• Type: Noun
• Root: √kūj (धातु) + क्त (PPP)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, तृतीया (Instrumental), बहुवचन; ‘कूजित’ (chirpings/cries)

• ca: and
• ca: Samuccaya (समुच्चय/Connector)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: ca (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; समुच्चयार्थक अव्यय (conjunction)

• patattriṇām: of birds
• patattriṇām: Ṣaṣṭhī-sambandha (षष्ठीसम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: patattrin (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, षष्ठी (Genitive), बहुवचन; ‘पतत्रि’ (bird)

FAQs

What is described in Srimad Bhagavatam 4.6.12?

This verse poetically describes the surroundings of the sacrificial arena—alive with peacocks, bees intoxicated by nectar, and many birds—creating an auspicious, vibrant atmosphere.

Who is speaking Bhagavatam 4.6.12 and to whom?

Śukadeva Gosvāmī speaks this verse while narrating the events of Dakṣa’s sacrifice to King Parīkṣit.

What is the practical lesson from this shloka for modern life?

It reminds a seeker that sacred activity and devotion are supported by cultivating a pure, uplifting environment—externally (place) and internally (mind) so the heart naturally turns toward dharma and worship.