Shloka 27
Avatāra-kathā — The Puruṣa, the Many Incarnations, and Kṛṣṇa as Svayam Bhagavān
ऋषयो मनवो देवा मनुपुत्रा महौजस: । कला: सर्वे हरेरेव सप्रजापतय: स्मृता: ॥ २७ ॥
ṛṣayo manavo devā manu-putrā mahaujasaḥ kalāḥ sarve harer eva saprajāpatayaḥ smṛtāḥ
Para ṛṣi, Manu, para dewa dan keturunan Manu yang sangat perkasa—termasuk para Prajāpati—semuanya diingati sebagai bahagian penuh atau bahagian daripada bahagian penuh milik Hari semata-mata.
Those who are comparatively less powerful are called vibhūti, and those who are comparatively more powerful are called āveśa incarnations.
FAQs
This verse states that sages, Manus, demigods, Manu’s sons, and the Prajāpatis are all kalās—partial portions—of Hari, indicating their power ultimately comes from the Supreme Lord.
In the context of listing divine manifestations, Sūta Gosvāmī establishes theological hierarchy: many exalted beings administer the universe, yet their authority is derived from Hari, the ultimate source.
Offer respect to all elevated beings and authorities, but place your primary refuge and devotion in God (Hari), remembering that all strength and ability ultimately flow from Him.