Srimad Bhagavatam — Shashtha Skandha, Shloka 1
Soma Pacifies the Pracetās; Dakṣa’s Haṁsa-guhya Prayers; Hari Grants Creative Power
श्रीराजोवाच देवासुरनृणां सर्गो नागानां मृगपक्षिणाम् । सामासिकस्त्वया प्रोक्तो यस्तु स्वायम्भुवेऽन्तरे ॥ १ ॥ तस्यैव व्यासमिच्छामि ज्ञातुं ते भगवन् यथा । अनुसर्गं यया शक्त्या ससर्ज भगवान् पर: ॥ २ ॥
śrī-rājovāca devāsura-nṛṇāṁ sargo nāgānāṁ mṛga-pakṣiṇām sāmāsikas tvayā prokto yas tu svāyambhuve ’ntare
聖なる王は言った。スヴァーヤンブヴァ・マヌの治世に、デーヴァ、アスラ、人間、ナーガ、獣、鳥の創造がなされたことを、あなたは簡略に語られました。今、尊き御方よ、それを詳しく知りたい。また、至上のバガヴァーンがいかなる力によって二次の創造（アヌサルガ）をなされたのかも知りたいのです。
FAQs
This verse shows that the Bhagavatam presents sarga as the Lord’s ordered creation of various species—demigods, demons, humans, serpents, beasts, and birds—often narrated within specific Manu periods.
He acknowledges the earlier summary, but his eagerness is to hear the details and deeper process behind creation, not merely an outline.
It models a sincere student’s approach: first understand the overview, then humbly request deeper clarity to strengthen one’s worldview and devotion.