Srimad Bhagavatam — Ashtama Skandha, Shloka 8
Raivata and Cākṣuṣa Manvantaras; Brahmā’s Prayers at Śvetadvīpa
Prelude to Samudra-manthana
इन्द्रो मन्त्रद्रुमस्तत्र देवा आप्यादयो गणा: । मुनयस्तत्र वै राजन्हविष्मद्वीरकादय: ॥ ८ ॥
indro mantradrumas tatra devā āpyādayo gaṇāḥ munayas tatra vai rājan haviṣmad-vīrakādayaḥ
Sous le règne de Cākṣuṣa Manu, le roi du ciel (Indra) portait le nom de Mantradruma. Parmi les devas se trouvaient les Āpyas, et parmi les grands sages, Haviṣmān et Vīraka, ô roi.
FAQs
The Āpyas are a class of demigods (a deva-gaṇa) mentioned among the celestial hosts present in the divine assembly described in this verse.
He is describing the gathered participants in the heavenly assembly—showing that both administrative demigods and saintly sages were present together, setting the stage for their collective appeal for divine guidance and protection.
Even the most powerful leaders seek counsel and higher shelter; combining responsibility (like Indra) with wisdom and purity (like the sages) is essential when facing crisis.