Shloka 8
Manvantara Administration: Appointment of Manus, Indras, and the Restoration of Dharma
ज्ञानं चानुयुगं ब्रूते हरि: सिद्धस्वरूपधृक् । ऋषिरूपधर: कर्म योगं योगेशरूपधृक् ॥ ८ ॥
jñānaṁ cānuyugaṁ brūte hariḥ siddha-svarūpa-dhṛk ṛṣi-rūpa-dharaḥ karma yogaṁ yogeśa-rūpa-dhṛk
In every yuga, the Supreme Lord Hari assumes the form of Siddhas (such as Sanaka) to teach transcendental knowledge; He assumes the form of great ṛṣis (such as Yājñavalkya) to instruct the path of karma; and He assumes the form of great yogīs (such as Dattātreya) to reveal the discipline of mystic yoga.
For the benefit of all human society, not only does the Lord assume the form of Manu as an incarnation to rule the universe properly, but He also assumes the forms of a teacher, yogī, jñānī and so on, for the benefit of human society. The duty of human society, therefore, is to accept the path of action enunciated by the Supreme Lord. In the present age, the sum and substance of all Vedic knowledge is to be found in Bhagavad-gītā, which is personally taught by the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and the same Supreme Godhead, assuming the form of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, expands the teachings of Bhagavad-gītā all over the world. In other words, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Hari, is so kind and merciful to human society that He is always anxious to take the fallen souls back home, back to Godhead.
FAQs
This verse says the Supreme Lord (Hari) teaches guidance suited to each yuga—imparting jñāna, karma, and yoga through different divine manifestations and teachers.
To show that the same Supreme Lord compassionately instructs living beings through various forms and lineages—Siddhas for spiritual knowledge, Ṛṣis for Vedic duties, and Yogeśa for the yoga path.
Seek authentic guidance suited to your stage and capacity—learn true knowledge, live with dharmic responsibility, and practice disciplined devotion/yoga, recognizing all genuine paths ultimately point to the Supreme Lord.