Shloka 57
Kāliya-damana: Kṛṣṇa Subdues the Serpent and Purifies the Yamunā
त्वया सृष्टमिदं विश्वं धातर्गुणविसर्जनम् । नानास्वभाववीर्यौजोयोनिबीजाशयाकृति ॥ ५७ ॥
tvayā sṛṣṭam idaṁ viśvaṁ dhātar guṇa-visarjanam nānā-svabhāva-vīryaujo- yoni-bījāśayākṛti
至高の創造主よ、この宇宙はあなたによって創出され、グナ（物質の三性質）の多彩な配列から成り立っています。その中であなたは、さまざまな性向、勇力と精気、感覚と身体の力、そして心性と姿形の異なる父母を伴う多種多様な生類を顕現されます。
Commenting on this verse, Śrīla Madhvācārya has quoted the Nārada Purāṇa as follows: “From Hiraṇyagarbha, Brahmā, comes the second creation of this universe, but the universe is primarily created by Viṣṇu Himself. Viṣṇu is thus the primary creator, and four-headed Brahmā is merely the secondary creator.”
FAQs
This verse states that the universe manifests through the projection of the material modes (guṇas), producing innumerable varieties of natures, strengths, species, causes (seeds), and forms—yet all ultimately depend on the Supreme’s arrangement.
They glorify Kṛṣṇa’s supreme position by acknowledging that cosmic variety arises by divine design; by praising His control over nature, they beg mercy for Kāliya and affirm Kṛṣṇa as the ultimate refuge.
Seeing diversity of bodies, temperaments, and circumstances as part of a higher order reduces envy and anxiety, and inspires humility, responsibility, and devotion—turning one’s focus from control to surrender and right action.