Shloka 22

Rājasūya: Agrapūjā for Kṛṣṇa and the Slaying (and Liberation) of Śiśupāla

Devanagari script

विविधानीह कर्माणि जनयन् यदवेक्षया । ईहते यदयं सर्व: श्रेयो धर्मादिलक्षणम् ॥ २२ ॥

Transliteration

vividhānīha karmāṇi janayan yad-avekṣayā īhate yad ayaṁ sarvaḥ śreyo dharmādi-lakṣaṇam

Translation

He brings forth the many activities of this world, and by His merciful glance the whole world strives for the auspicious aims known as dharma, artha, kāma, and mokṣa.

Synonyms

• vividhāni: various
• vividhāni: Visheshana (Adjective to karmāṇi)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: vividha (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Neuter, Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Plural

• iha: here (in this world)
• iha: Adhikarana (Location)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: iha (अव्यय)
• Form: Adverb

• karmāṇi: actions/rites
• karmāṇi: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: karman (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Neuter, Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Plural

• janayan: generating/performing
• janayan: Visheshana (Adjective to ayam)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: jan (धातु)
• Form: Present Active Participle (Shatri), Masculine, Nominative, Singular

• yad-avekṣayā: by whose supervision/glance
• yad-avekṣayā: Hetu (Cause)
• Type: Noun
• Root: yad-avekṣā (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Feminine, Instrumental (3rd/तृतीया), Singular

• īhate: endeavors/performs
• īhate: Kriya (Action/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: īh (धातु)
• Form: Present Tense (Lat), Atmanepada, 3rd Person, Singular

• yat: because/that
• yat: null
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: yad (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Conjunction (used here as 'because' or relative)

• ayam: this (person)
• ayam: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: idam (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Nominative (1st/प्रथमा), Singular

• sarvaḥ: everyone/all
• sarvaḥ: Visheshana (Adjective to ayam)
• Type: Noun
• Root: sarva (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Nominative (1st/प्रथमा), Singular

• śreyaḥ: ultimate good/welfare
• śreyaḥ: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: śreyas (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Neuter, Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Singular

• dharmādi-lakṣaṇam: characterized by Dharma etc.
• dharmādi-lakṣaṇam: Visheshana (Adjective to śreyaḥ)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: dharmādi-lakṣaṇa (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Neuter, Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Singular

FAQs

What does the Srimad Bhagavatam say about the source of all karma and activity?

This verse states that the Supreme Lord generates the world’s diverse activities simply by His glance, and living beings act under that supreme impetus.

Why does Śukadeva Gosvāmī describe the Lord as the cause of everyone’s pursuit of dharma and other goals?

In the context of the Rājasūya and Śiśupāla’s fate, Śukadeva emphasizes the Lord’s sovereignty: even human striving for dharma, prosperity, pleasure, and liberation ultimately moves due to His sanction.

How can this teaching be applied in modern life according to Bhagavatam wisdom?

Recognize the Lord behind one’s motivations and outcomes, and align daily efforts with dharma and devotion—seeking śreyas (true welfare) rather than temporary gains.