Shloka 2.110.3

लोकसमुत्पत्ति-वर्णनम् तथा इक्ष्वाकुवंश-प्रशंसा (Cosmogony and Ikshvaku Genealogy as Counsel to Rama)

Devanagari script

सर्वं सलिलमेवासीत्पृथिवी यत्र निर्मिता।तत: स‌मभवद्ब्रह्मा स्वयम्भूर्दैवतै: स‌ह।।।।

Transliteration

sarvaṃ salilam evāsīt pṛthivī yatra nirmitā |

tataḥ samabhavad brahmā svayambhūr daivataiḥ saha ||

Translation

In the beginning, all was water, from which the earth was formed; thereafter the Self-existent Brahmā (Svayambhū) came into manifestation, together with the gods.

Context

At the beginning, all this was water from which the earth was created. Thereafter, the self-existent Brahma along with the gods came into existence.

Characters & Entities

• Brahmā
• Daivata (the gods)
• Pṛthivī (earth)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

By grounding history in cosmic origins, the text presents dharma as aligned with an ordered creation—truth and right conduct are tied to a structured universe.

What is the narrative situation?

The discourse momentarily shifts to primordial origins before proceeding with dynastic history.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Not a personal virtue, but the value of satya (truthful remembering of origins) that supports righteous tradition.