Shloka 27

Avatāra-kathā — The Puruṣa, the Many Incarnations, and Kṛṣṇa as Svayam Bhagavān

Devanagari script

ऋषयो मनवो देवा मनुपुत्रा महौजस: । कला: सर्वे हरेरेव सप्रजापतय: स्मृता: ॥ २७ ॥

Transliteration

ṛṣayo manavo devā manu-putrā mahaujasaḥ kalāḥ sarve harer eva saprajāpatayaḥ smṛtāḥ

Translation

Alle ṛṣis, Manus, Devas und die besonders machtvollen Söhne Manus—einschließlich der Prajāpatis—gelten als volle Teile oder Teile voller Teile allein Haris.

Synonyms

• ऋषयः: sages
• ऋषयः: कर्ता (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: ऋषि (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग; प्रथमा, बहुवचन

• मनवः: Manus
• मनवः: कर्ता (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: मनु (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग; प्रथमा, बहुवचन

• देवाः: gods
• देवाः: कर्ता (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: देव (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग; प्रथमा, बहुवचन

• मनुपुत्राः: sons of Manu
• मनुपुत्राः: कर्ता (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: मनु + पुत्र (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: षष्ठी-तत्पुरुष (मनॊः पुत्राः); पुंलिङ्ग; प्रथमा, बहुवचन

• महौजसः: of great power
• महौजसः: कर्ता (कर्ता)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: महत् + ओजस् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: बहुव्रीहि (महद् ओजः यस्य/येषाम्); पुंलिङ्ग; प्रथमा, बहुवचन; पूर्वपदानां विशेषणम्

• कलाः: parts/portions
• कलाः: कर्ता (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: कला (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग; प्रथमा, बहुवचन

• सर्वे: all
• सर्वे: कर्ता (कर्ता)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: सर्व (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग; प्रथमा, बहुवचन; ‘(एते) सर्वे’—समस्तवाचक

• हरेः: of Hari
• हरेः: सम्बन्ध (षष्ठी-सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: हरि (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग; षष्ठी, एकवचन

• एव: indeed/only
• एव: सम्बन्ध (निपात)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: एव (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; अवधारण-निपात (only/indeed)

• सप्रजापतयः: together with the Prajāpatis
• सप्रजापतयः: कर्ता (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: स + प्रजापति (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: कर्मधारय/उपपद-समास (सहिताः प्रजापतयः = ‘along with Prajāpatis’); पुंलिङ्ग; प्रथमा, बहुवचन

• स्मृताः: are considered/are said
• स्मृताः: क्रिया (कर्मणि)
• Type: Verb
• Root: स्मृ (धातु) + क्त (कृदन्त)
• Form: भूतकृदन्त (क्त) ‘स्मृत’; पुंलिङ्ग; प्रथमा, बहुवचन; कर्मणि-प्रयोगे विधेय (are said/are considered)

Purport

Those who are comparatively less powerful are called vibhūti, and those who are comparatively more powerful are called āveśa incarnations.

Characters & Entities

• Hari
• Ṛṣis
• Manus
• Devas
• Manu-putras
• Prajāpatis

FAQs

What does the Srimad Bhagavatam say about the status of devas, Manus, and Prajapatis?

This verse states that sages, Manus, demigods, Manu’s sons, and the Prajāpatis are all kalās—partial portions—of Hari, indicating their power ultimately comes from the Supreme Lord.

Why does Sūta Gosvāmī describe even great cosmic authorities as portions of Hari?

In the context of listing divine manifestations, Sūta Gosvāmī establishes theological hierarchy: many exalted beings administer the universe, yet their authority is derived from Hari, the ultimate source.

Practical application of this teaching in modern life?

Offer respect to all elevated beings and authorities, but place your primary refuge and devotion in God (Hari), remembering that all strength and ability ultimately flow from Him.