Shloka 41
Raivata and Cākṣuṣa Manvantaras; Brahmā’s Prayers at Śvetadvīpa
Prelude to Samudra-manthana
विप्रो मुखाद् ब्रह्म च यस्य गुह्यं राजन्य आसीद् भुजयोर्बलं च । ऊर्वोर्विडोजोऽङ्घ्रिरवेदशूद्रौ प्रसीदतां न: स महाविभूति: ॥ ४१ ॥
vipro mukhād brahma ca yasya guhyaṁ rājanya āsīd bhujayor balaṁ ca ūrvor viḍ ojo ’ṅghrir aveda-śūdrau prasīdatāṁ naḥ sa mahā-vibhūtiḥ
त्या परम पुरुषोत्तमाच्या मुखातून ब्राह्मण आणि वेदज्ञान प्रकट झाले, त्यांच्या भुजांतून क्षत्रिय आणि देहबल, त्यांच्या ऊरूंमधून वैश्य आणि उत्पादन-समृद्धीचे कौशल्य, आणि त्यांच्या चरणांतून वेदज्ञानाबाह्य शूद्र उत्पन्न झाले. तो पराक्रमपूर्ण महाविभूती प्रभू आम्हांवर प्रसन्न होवो.
FAQs
This verse states that the brāhmaṇas arise from the Lord’s mouth, kṣatriyas from His arms, vaiśyas from His thighs, and śūdras from His feet—showing society’s orders originate from the Supreme Lord and are meant to function in harmony for His pleasure.
Facing crisis and seeking protection and guidance, the devas offer prayers glorifying Vishnu as the supreme source of cosmic order, knowledge, and power, asking Him to be pleased and to intervene.
See work, learning, leadership, commerce, and service as sacred duties meant to support spiritual life, and cultivate humility by recognizing all abilities and roles as coming from the Supreme.