Shloka 57
Genealogies of Svāyambhuva Manu, the Appearance of Yajña, and Atri’s Sons
Brahmā–Viṣṇu–Śiva Expansions
सोऽयं स्थितिव्यतिकरोपशमाय सृष्टान् सत्त्वेन न: सुरगणाननुमेयतत्त्व: । दृश्याददभ्रकरुणेन विलोकनेन यच्छ्रीनिकेतममलं क्षिपतारविन्दम् ॥ ५७ ॥
so ’yaṁ sthiti-vyatikaropaśamāya sṛṣṭān sattvena naḥ sura-gaṇān anumeya-tattvaḥ dṛśyād adabhra-karuṇena vilokanena yac chrī-niketam amalaṁ kṣipatāravindam
May that Supreme Personality of Godhead—whose truth is known through authorized Vedic revelation—by His sattva bring peace and prosperity, quelling the upheavals of creation. May He cast upon the demigods His boundless, compassionate glance, more beautiful than the spotless lotus that is the abode of Śrī, the goddess of fortune.
The Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is the origin of the cosmic manifestation, is covered by the wonderful activities of material nature, just as outer space or the illumination of the sun and moon is sometimes covered by clouds or dust. It is very difficult to find the origin of the cosmic manifestation; therefore material scientists conclude that nature is the ultimate cause of all manifestations. But from śāstra, or authentic literature like Bhagavad-gītā and other Vedic scriptures, we understand that behind this wonderful cosmic manifestation is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and in order to maintain the regular procedures of the cosmic manifestation and to be visible to the eyes of persons who are in the mode of goodness, the Lord appears. He is the cause of the creation and dissolution of the cosmic manifestation. The demigods therefore prayed for His merciful glance upon them in order to be blessed.
FAQs
This verse says the Lord’s glance is “immeasurable compassion,” and by that merciful look He bestows His spotless lotus feet—pure shelter that grants spiritual fortune and protection.
They acknowledge that the Lord manifests and maintains creation to restore balance whenever the order of the universe becomes disrupted; His sattva (pure goodness) brings harmony.
Seek darśana and remembrance of the Lord with humility—trusting His compassionate guidance—and align actions with sattva (purity, truthfulness, restraint) to reduce inner “disturbance” and gain steady devotion.