Srimad Bhagavatam — Chaturtha Skandha, Shloka 52

Brahmā Counsels the Demigods; Journey to Kailāsa; Śiva’s Tranquility and Brahmā’s Praise

Devanagari script

देवानां भग्नगात्राणामृत्विजां चायुधाश्मभि: । भवतानुगृहीतानामाशु मन्योऽस्त्वनातुरम् ॥ ५२ ॥

Transliteration

devānāṁ bhagna-gātrāṇām ṛtvijāṁ cāyudhāśmabhiḥ bhavatānugṛhītānām āśu manyo ’stv anāturam

Translation

シヴァ主よ、あなたの兵の武器や石によって手足を砕かれた देवたちと祭司たちが、あなたの恩寵により速やかに癒え、苦しみなき身となりますように。

Synonyms

• देवानाम्: of the gods
• देवानाम्: Ṣaṣṭhī-sambandha (षष्ठी-सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: deva (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Genitive (6th/षष्ठी), Plural

• भग्नगात्राणाम्: of (those) with broken limbs
• भग्नगात्राणाम्: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: भग्न-गात्र (कृदन्त+प्रातिपदिक); भञ्ज् (धातु) + क्त + गात्र
• Form: Neuter, Genitive (6th/षष्ठी), Plural; ‘of those whose limbs are broken’ (bahuvrīhi-like adjectival usage)

• ऋत्विजाम्: of the priests
• ऋत्विजाम्: Ṣaṣṭhī-sambandha (षष्ठी-सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: ṛtvij (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Genitive (6th/षष्ठी), Plural

• च: and
• च: Samucchaya (समुच्चय)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: ca (अव्यय)
• Form: Conjunction particle (समुच्चय-निपात)

• आयुधाश्मभिः: with weapons and stones
• आयुधाश्मभिः: Karaṇa (करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: आयुध-अश्मन् (प्रातिपदिक); आयुध + अश्मन्
• Form: Masculine, Instrumental (3rd/तृतीया), Plural; इतरेतर-द्वन्द्व ‘with weapons and stones’

• भवता: by you
• भवता: Karaṇa (करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: bhavat (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Instrumental (3rd/तृतीया), Singular

• अनुगृहीतानाम्: of those favored/protected
• अनुगृहीतानाम्: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: अनुगृहीत (कृदन्त-प्रातिपदिक); अनु+ग्रह् (धातु) + क्त
• Form: Masculine/Neuter, Genitive (6th/षष्ठी), Plural; qualifies देवानाम्/ऋत्विजाम्

• आशु: quickly
• आशु: Kāla/Prakāra (काल/प्रकार)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: āśu (अव्यय)
• Form: Adverb (शीघ्रवाचक-अव्यय)

• मन्यः: wrath/anger
• मन्यः: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: manyu (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Nominative (1st/प्रथमा), Singular; personified ‘wrath’

• अस्तु: may it be
• अस्तु: Kriyā (क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: अस् (धातु)
• Form: Imperative (लोट्), Parasmaipada, 3rd person (प्रथमपुरुष), Singular

• अनातुरम्: not distressed/at ease
• अनातुरम्: Karma/Predicative (कर्म/विधेय)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: anātura (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Neuter, Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Singular; predicate adjective with अस्तु

Characters & Entities

• Lord Shiva
• Devas
• Ritviks (sacrificial priests)
• Bhrigu Muni

FAQs

What does the Srimad Bhagavatam say about seeking relief from suffering through Lord Shiva’s mercy?

This verse shows a direct prayer to Lord Shiva: because the injured devas and priests are under his protection, the speaker asks that their pain and distress be removed quickly—highlighting Shiva as an empowered protector who can grant immediate relief.

Why did Bhrigu Muni say this to Lord Shiva in Canto 4 Chapter 6?

After the sacrificial arena was devastated and many were injured, Bhrigu addresses Lord Shiva to seek restoration and freedom from suffering for the devas and priests, acknowledging Shiva’s capacity to protect and heal those who take shelter of him.

Practical application of this shloka in modern life?

When harm has occurred, this verse models taking responsibility and offering a sincere prayer for others’ well-being—seeking protection, healing, and peace rather than escalating conflict.