Shloka 12
Genealogies of Svāyambhuva Manu, the Appearance of Yajña, and Atri’s Sons
Brahmā–Viṣṇu–Śiva Expansions
या: कर्दमसुता: प्रोक्ता नव ब्रह्मर्षिपत्नय: । तासां प्रसूतिप्रसवं प्रोच्यमानं निबोध मे ॥ १२ ॥
yāḥ kardama-sutāḥ proktā nava brahmarṣi-patnayaḥ tāsāṁ prasūti-prasavaṁ procyamānaṁ nibodha me
The nine daughters of Kardama Muni, already spoken of, were given as wives to nine brahmarṣis. Now I shall describe the progeny born from those nine daughters; please hear from me.
The Third Canto has already described how Kardama Muni begot nine daughters in Devahūti and how all the daughters were later handed over to great sages like Marīci, Atri and Vasiṣṭha.
FAQs
This verse recalls that Kardama Muni’s nine daughters were married to great brahmarishis, and it introduces the forthcoming narration of their children and descendant lineages.
He is guiding King Parīkṣit through the unfolding of creation and dharma by tracing sacred lineages—showing how sages, kings, and devotees appear through these generations.
It builds śraddhā (faith) in the continuity of dharma, helps place teachings in context, and inspires respect for saintly culture and responsibility in family and society.