Shloka 30
Genealogies of Svāyambhuva Manu, the Appearance of Yajña, and Atri’s Sons
Brahmā–Viṣṇu–Śiva Expansions
देवा ऊचु: यथा कृतस्ते सङ्कल्पो भाव्यं तेनैव नान्यथा । सत्सङ्कल्पस्य ते ब्रह्मन् यद्वै ध्यायति ते वयम् ॥ ३० ॥
devā ūcuḥ yathā kṛtas te saṅkalpo bhāvyaṁ tenaiva nānyathā sat-saṅkalpasya te brahman yad vai dhyāyati te vayam
The deities said: O brāhmaṇa, your holy resolve is perfect; as you have determined, so it shall be—never otherwise. The One upon whom you meditated is the very same Person as we; therefore we have all come to you.
Atri Muni unspecifically thought of the Personality of Godhead, the Lord of the universe, although he had no clear idea of the Lord of the universe nor of His specific form. Mahā-Viṣṇu, from whose breathing millions of universes emanate and into whom they are again withdrawn, may be accepted as the Lord of the universe. Garbhodakaśāyī Viṣṇu, from whose abdomen sprouted the lotus flower which is the birthplace of Brahmā, may also be considered the Lord of the universe. Similarly, Kṣīrodakaśāyī Viṣṇu, who is the Supersoul of all living entities, may also be considered the Lord of the universe. Then, under the order of Kṣīrodakaśāyī Viṣṇu, the Viṣṇu form within this universe, Lord Brahmā and Lord Śiva may also be accepted as the Lords of the universe.
FAQs
This verse teaches that the resolve of a righteous, pure-hearted brāhmaṇa is effective and is supported by higher powers; what such a person truly intends is destined to manifest.
They affirm that his intention is truthful and divinely supported, and they pledge their cooperation to ensure his contemplated outcome is fulfilled.
Cultivate integrity and purity of purpose; when intentions align with dharma, one’s determination becomes steady and attracts supportive circumstances rather than conflict and reversal.