Shloka 22
Brahmā’s Secondary Creation, Kāla (Eternal Time), and the Taxonomy of Species
गौरजो महिष: कृष्ण: सूकरो गवयो रुरु: । द्विशफा: पशवश्चेमे अविरुष्ट्रश्च सत्तम ॥ २२ ॥
gaur ajo mahiṣaḥ kṛṣṇaḥ sūkaro gavayo ruruḥ dvi-śaphāḥ paśavaś ceme avir uṣṭraś ca sattama
हे परम पवित्र विदुर! निम्न पशुओं में गाय, बकरी, भैंसा, कृष्णमृग, सूअर, गवय, रुरु, भेड़ और ऊँट—ये सब द्विखुर (फटे खुर वाले) हैं।
FAQs
In 3.10.22, Śukadeva describes the manifestation of cloven-hoofed animals—listing species like buffalo, boar, deer, sheep, and camel—as part of the ordered process of creation (sarga).
Śukadeva honors Vidura as a foremost saintly person while explaining cosmology, indicating that such knowledge is meant to be heard by the virtuous and sincere seekers.
It encourages seeing nature as an organized, purposeful manifestation of the Divine order, fostering humility, gratitude, and responsible, dharmic stewardship toward other living beings.