Shloka 9
Varāha-avatāra: The Boar Incarnation Lifts the Earth and Slays Hiraṇyākṣa
ब्रह्मोवाच प्रीतस्तुभ्यमहं तात स्वस्ति स्ताद्वां क्षितीश्वर । यन्निर्व्यलीकेन हृदा शाधि मेत्यात्मनार्पितम् ॥ ९ ॥
brahmovāca prītas tubhyam ahaṁ tāta svasti stād vāṁ kṣitīśvara yan nirvyalīkena hṛdā śādhi mety ātmanārpitam
ब्रह्मा ने कहा: हे तात, हे क्षितीश्वर, मैं तुमसे अत्यन्त प्रसन्न हूँ। तुम्हें और तुम्हारी पत्नी को कल्याण हो। तुमने निष्कपट हृदय से स्वयं को मेरे उपदेश हेतु समर्पित किया है; अतः मेरी आज्ञा ग्रहण करो।
The relationship between the father and the son is always sublime. The father is naturally disposed with good will towards the son, and he is always ready to help the son in his progress in life. But in spite of the father’s good will, the son is sometimes misguided because of his misuse of personal independence. Every living entity, however small or big he may be, has the choice of independence. If the son is unreservedly willing to be guided by the father, the father is ten times more eager to instruct and guide him by all means. The father-and-son relationship as exhibited here in the dealings of Brahmā and Manu is excellent. Both the father and the son are well qualified, and their example should be followed by all humankind. Manu, the son, unreservedly asked the father, Brahmā, to instruct him, and the father, who was full of Vedic wisdom, was very glad to instruct. The example of the father of mankind may be rigidly followed by mankind, and that will advance the cause of the relationship of fathers and sons.
FAQs
This verse shows Brahmā approaching the Lord with no duplicity—offering himself and asking to be instructed—highlighting that genuine devotion is marked by sincerity and surrender.
In the Varāha episode, Brahmā is moved by the Lord’s divine act and addresses Him respectfully, expressing pleasure and requesting guidance, indicating the devotee’s dependence on the Lord for true understanding.
Practice sincerity in prayer and decisions, offer your intentions and actions to God, and seek guidance through śāstra and saintly teachings rather than relying on ego or hidden motives.