Devi Bhagavatam 4.21.30 — Devi as Supreme Shakti, Skandha 4, Adhyaya 21, Shloka 30

The Description of the Killing of Devaki's First Son by Kamsa

Devanagari script

अनित्येऽस्मिंस्तु संसारे धर्मसारे महात्मनाम् । दैवाधीनं हि सर्वेषां मरणं जननं तथा

Transliteration

anitye'smiṃstu saṃsāre dharmasāre mahātmanām . daivādhīnaṃ hi sarveṣāṃ maraṇaṃ jananaṃ tathā

Translation

ಈ ಅನಿತ್ಯ ಸಂಸಾರದಲ್ಲಿ ಮಹಾತ್ಮರಿಗೆ ಧರ್ಮವೇ ಸಾರವು। ಎಲ್ಲರ ಜನನ ಮತ್ತು ಮರಣಗಳು ದೈವಾಧೀನವೇ ಆಗಿವೆ।

Word by Word

• anitye: in the transient
• anitye: Adhikarana
• Type: Adjective
• Root: nitya
• Form: Locative, Singular, Masculine

• asmin: in this
• asmin: Adhikarana
• Type: Pronoun
• Root: idam
• Form: Locative, Singular, Masculine

• tu: but/indeed
• tu: null
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: tu
• Form: Indeclinable

• saṃsāre: in the world
• saṃsāre: Adhikarana
• Type: Noun
• Root: saṃsāra
• Form: Locative, Singular, Masculine

• dharmasāre: where dharma is the essence
• dharmasāre: Adhikarana
• Type: Adjective
• Root: dharmasāra
• Form: Locative, Singular, Masculine

• mahātmanām: of the great souls
• mahātmanām: Sambandha
• Type: Noun
• Root: mahātman
• Form: Genitive, Plural, Masculine

• daivādhīnam: dependent on fate
• daivādhīnam: Karta
• Type: Adjective
• Root: daivādhīna
• Form: Nominative, Singular, Neuter

• hi: certainly
• hi: null
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: hi
• Form: Indeclinable

• sarveṣām: of all
• sarveṣām: Sambandha
• Type: Pronoun
• Root: sarva
• Form: Genitive, Plural, Masculine

• maraṇam: death
• maraṇam: Karta
• Type: Noun
• Root: maraṇa
• Form: Nominative, Singular, Neuter

• jananam: birth
• jananam: Karta
• Type: Noun
• Root: janana
• Form: Nominative, Singular, Neuter

• tathā: and/similarly
• tathā: null
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: tathā
• Form: Indeclinable

Speaker

Vasudeva

Shakti Theology

Devi Form: null

Mahavidya Connection: null

Shakti Manifestation: Daiva (Cosmic Destiny)

Tattva Discussed: Maya

Devi Narrative

Demon Antagonist: null

Devi Weapon Used: null

Narrative Source: null

Story Arc Position: setup

Tantra Dimension

Mantra Referenced: null

Yantra Referenced: null

Kundalini Element: null

Chakra Referenced: null

Tantric Practice Type: null

Bhakti & Stuti

Stuti Type: null

Recitation Occasion: null

Phala Shruti: null

Devotee Offering Stuti: null

Cosmic Feminine

Maya Aspect: Avidya-Maya

Creation Role: sustenance

Shakti Philosophy: null

Relation To Brahman: null

Vyasa-Janamejaya Dialogue

Narrator: Vyasa

Listener: Janamejaya

Dialogue Context: Vyasa narrating Vasudeva's philosophical consolation to Devaki regarding destiny.

Narrative Layer: embedded

Ritual Context

Text: None

Philosophical Significance

Text: Highlights the Puranic emphasis on adhering to Dharma regardless of circumstances, recognizing that life and death are governed by cosmic destiny.

Characters & Entities

• Dharma
• Daiva

FAQs

What is the essence of life for great souls according to this verse?

For great souls, Dharma (righteousness) is the true essence in this transient world.

What controls birth and death?

According to Vasudeva's statement, the birth and death of all beings are entirely dependent on destiny (Daiva).