Shloka 32

Genealogies of Svāyambhuva Manu, the Appearance of Yajña, and Atri’s Sons

Brahmā–Viṣṇu–Śiva Expansions

Devanagari script

एवं कामवरं दत्त्वा प्रतिजग्मु: सुरेश्वरा: । सभाजितास्तयो: सम्यग्दम्पत्योर्मिषतोस्तत: ॥ ३२ ॥

Transliteration

evaṁ kāma-varaṁ dattvā pratijagmuḥ sureśvarāḥ sabhājitās tayoḥ samyag dampatyor miṣatos tataḥ

Translation

Thus, after granting the desired boon, the three lords—Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Maheśvara—vanished from that place as the couple looked on, having been duly honored by them.

Synonyms

एवम्thus

काम-वरम्a desired boon

दत्त्वाhaving given

प्रतिजग्मुःdeparted; went away

सुर-ईश्वराःlords of the gods

सभाजिताःhaving been honored

तयोःof the two

सम्यक्duly

दम्पत्योःof the couple (husband and wife)

मिषतोःof the two who were watching

ततःthen; thereafter

Characters & Entities

Sureśvarāḥ (the principal demigods)

the married couple (dampatī)

FAQs

What does the Srimad Bhagavatam say about receiving boons from the demigods?

This verse shows that devas may grant a desired boon, and that the proper response is respectful honoring (samyak sabhājana) rather than pride or entitlement.

Why did the demigods depart after giving the boon in Bhagavatam Canto 4?

After fulfilling their purpose—granting the requested boon—and being duly honored by the couple, the demigods returned to their abodes, as is typical in these narratives.

Practical application of this verse in modern life?

Receive help or blessings with gratitude, offer due respect to benefactors and teachers, and continue your duties without becoming dependent on favors.