Shloka 7

Bhāgavata-Māhātmya and the Complete Summary of the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam

Devanagari script

योगधारणयोत्क्रान्ति: संवादो नारदाजयो: । अवतारानुगीतं च सर्ग: प्राधानिकोऽग्रत: ॥ ७ ॥

Transliteration

yoga-dhāraṇayotkrāntiḥ saṁvādo nāradājayoḥ avatārānugītaṁ ca sargaḥ prādhāniko ’grataḥ

Translation

യോഗധാരണയിലൂടെ മരണസമയത്ത് മോക്ഷം പ്രാപിക്കുന്ന വിധി വിവരിക്കുന്നു. നാരദ-ബ്രഹ്മ സംവാദം, ഭഗവാന്റെ അവതാരങ്ങളുടെ പട്ടിക, കൂടാതെ അവ്യക്തമായ പ്രധാനം മുതൽ ക്രമമായി സൃഷ്ടി എങ്ങനെ ഉദിച്ചു എന്ന പ്രാധാനിക വിവരണവും ഉണ്ട്.

Synonyms

• योग-धारणयोः-उत्क्रान्तिः: the yogic departure (through concentration)
• योग-धारणयोः-उत्क्रान्तिः: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: योग (प्रातिपदिक) + धारण (प्रातिपदिक) + उत्क्रान्ति (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन; षष्ठी-तत्पुरुषः (योगधारणयोः उत्क्रान्तिः = ‘departure through yogic concentration’)

• संवादः: the dialogue
• संवादः: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: संवाद (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन

• नारद-अजयोः: of Nārada and Brahmā (Aja)
• नारद-अजयोः: Shashthi-sambandha (षष्ठी-सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: नारद (प्रातिपदिक) + अज (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, षष्ठी, द्विवचन; द्वन्द्व-समासः (नारदश्च अजश्च)

• अवतार-अनुगीतम्: the account sung of the incarnations
• अवतार-अनुगीतम्: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: अवतार (प्रातिपदिक) + अनुगीत (कृदन्त; अनु-गै/गी धातु)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन; तत्पुरुषः (अवतारान् अनुगीतं = ‘sung/recited following the incarnations’)

• च: and
• च: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/connector)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चय-अव्यय (conjunction)

• सर्गः: creation
• सर्गः: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: सर्ग (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन

• प्राधानिकः: pertaining to Pradhāna (primordial matter)
• प्राधानिकः: Visheshana (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: प्राधानिक (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन; विशेषणम् (सर्गः इति)

• अग्रतः: first/thereafter
• अग्रतः: Adhikarana (अधिकरण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: अग्रतः (अव्यय)
• Form: काल/देश-अव्यय (adverb: ‘in front/first/thereafter’)

Purport

Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura explains that it would be difficult to give a complete list of the numerous accounts and topics contained in the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. Therefore it is understood that Sūta Gosvāmī is merely summarizing the topics. We should not consider the topics he fails to mention here less important or superfluous, since every letter and word of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam is absolute, Kṛṣṇa conscious sound vibration.

Characters & Entities

• Nārada
• Brahmā (Ajā)

FAQs

What topics are summarized in Śrīmad Bhāgavatam 12.12.7?

This verse lists key Bhāgavatam subjects: yogic departure from the body, the dialogue of Nārada and Brahmā, the narration of the Lord’s avatāras, and the account of primary creation from material nature.

Why are Nārada and Brahmā mentioned together in this verse?

Because the Bhāgavatam includes their important dialogue (guru-disciple transmission) through which divine knowledge and the framework of creation and devotion are taught.

How can the teachings of avatāras and creation help in modern life?

Remembering the Lord’s avatāras and the purpose of creation strengthens faith, gives perspective beyond temporary material concerns, and supports steady devotional practice and self-discipline.