Srimad Bhagavatam — Ashtama Skandha, Shloka 6
Manvantara Administration: Appointment of Manus, Indras, and the Restoration of Dharma
पालयन्ति प्रजापाला यावदन्तं विभागश: । यज्ञभागभुजो देवा ये च तत्रान्विताश्च तै: ॥ ६ ॥
pālayanti prajā-pālā yāvad antaṁ vibhāgaśaḥ yajña-bhāga-bhujo devā ye ca tatrānvitāś ca taiḥ
Para gozar del fruto de los yajñas, los protectores de las criaturas—hijos y nietos de Manu—cumplen, según la debida distribución, las órdenes del Bhagavān hasta el fin del reinado de Manu. Los devas, que disfrutan de la porción del sacrificio, también comparten esos resultados.
As stated in Bhagavad-gītā (4.2) :
FAQs
This verse states that prajā-pālas (rulers) protect citizens within clearly defined jurisdictions, maintaining order according to proper divisions.
It refers to the demigods who receive their allotted portions through sacrifice (yajña), and who, along with their associates, uphold the functioning of their respective cosmic departments.
It encourages responsible leadership, clear boundaries of duty, and honoring sacred obligations—recognizing that harmony arises when each role is performed according to dharma.