Vamana Purana — Harihara Revelation, Shloka 50

Harihara Revelation and the Kurukshetra Tirtha Cycle: Sthanu in Vishnu and the Sanctification of Saptasarasvata

Devanagari script

सनत्कुमार उवाच योगं जिगमिषुस्तात व्रह्माणं समचूचुदम् स चोक्तवान् मां पुत्रार्थे तस्मात् त्वं दातुमर्हसि

Transliteration

sanatkumāra uvāca yogaṃ jigamiṣustāta vrahmāṇaṃ samacūcudam sa coktavān māṃ putrārthe tasmāt tvaṃ dātumarhasi

Translation

Sanatkumāra said: “O dear one, desiring to attain yoga, I approached Brahmā. He spoke to me concerning the obtaining of a son; therefore you should grant it.”

Speakers

• Sanatkumāra speaking to an addressed ‘tāta’ (recipient not named in the verse)

Primary Deities

• Brahma
• Sanatkumara

Key Themes

• Boon for progeny (putra)
• Authority of Brahmā’s instruction
• Yoga as spiritual aim
• Sage-to-sage transmission

Verse Rasa (Emotional Flavour)

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FAQs

How do ‘yoga’ and ‘putra’ (progeny) connect in Purāṇic storytelling?

Purāṇic narratives often intertwine ascetic aspiration (yoga/tapas) with household continuity (putra). A boon for progeny can be framed as divinely sanctioned dharma rather than mere desire, especially when authorized by Brahmā or a great ṛṣi.

What is the role of Brahmā in this verse?

Brahmā functions as a legitimizing authority: the speaker cites Brahmā’s directive (‘he spoke to me… therefore you should grant’) to ground the request in cosmic order rather than personal preference.

Is there a textual issue with ‘samacūcudam’?

Yes. The form is unusual in classical Sanskrit and likely reflects a manuscript/orthographic variant for a verb meaning ‘I approached’ (e.g., samupāgaccham/samupāgamam). The intended sense is clear from context: Sanatkumāra went to Brahmā to seek guidance.