Srimad Bhagavatam — Shashtha Skandha, Shloka 51
Soma Pacifies the Pracetās; Dakṣa’s Haṁsa-guhya Prayers; Hari Grants Creative Power
एषा पञ्चजनस्याङ्ग दुहिता वै प्रजापते: । असिक्नी नाम पत्नीत्वे प्रजेश प्रतिगृह्यताम् ॥ ५१ ॥
eṣā pañcajanasyāṅga duhitā vai prajāpateḥ asiknī nāma patnītve prajeśa pratigṛhyatām
私の愛する息子ダクシャよ、プラジャーパティ・パンチャジャナにはアシクニーという名の娘がいる。あなたが彼女を妻として迎え入れるよう、私は彼女をあなたに捧げる。
FAQs
Asiknī is described here as the daughter of the Prajāpati Pañcajana, given in marriage to Dakṣa to assist the expansion of progeny.
In this narrative, Brahmā guides the work of creation by establishing lawful family life, so that progeny may expand through dharmic marriage rather than disorder.
It highlights honoring dharma through responsible relationships and accepting duties that support society—family life guided by higher principles, not mere impulse.