Shloka 11
दक्षाय ब्रह्मपुत्राय प्रसूतिं भगवान्मनु: । प्रायच्छद्यत्कृत: सर्गस्त्रिलोक्यां विततो महान् ॥ ११ ॥
dakṣāya brahma-putrāya prasūtiṁ bhagavān manuḥ prāyacchad yat-kṛtaḥ sargas tri-lokyāṁ vitato mahān
Svāyambhuva Manu gave his daughter Prasūti to Dakṣa, the son of Brahmā; and through Dakṣa’s progeny the creation expanded, his descendants spreading throughout the three worlds.
FAQs
This verse states that Manu gave his daughter Prasūti to Dakṣa (Brahmā’s son), and from their union a great expansion of creation spread through the three worlds.
In the narrative, this marriage supports prajā-sṛṣṭi (the generation of progeny) so that creation may expand and social-cosmic order can be maintained across the three worlds.
It highlights responsible family and social duty—using relationships and life roles in a purposeful, dharmic way that contributes to the well-being and continuity of society.