Shloka 39

Raivata and Cākṣuṣa Manvantaras; Brahmā’s Prayers at Śvetadvīpa

Prelude to Samudra-manthana

Devanagari script

बलान्महेन्द्रस्त्रिदशा: प्रसादा- न्मन्योर्गिरीशो धिषणाद् विरिञ्च: । खेम्यस्तुछन्दांस्यृषयो मेढ्रत: क: प्रसीदतां न: स महाविभूति: ॥ ३९ ॥

Transliteration

balān mahendras tri-daśāḥ prasādān manyor girīśo dhiṣaṇād viriñcaḥ khebhyas tu chandāṁsy ṛṣayo meḍhrataḥ kaḥ prasīdatāṁ naḥ sa mahā-vibhūtiḥ

Translation

ପ୍ରଭୁଙ୍କ ବଳରୁ ମହେନ୍ଦ୍ର ଉତ୍ପନ୍ନ ହେଲେ, ତାଙ୍କ ପ୍ରସାଦରୁ ଦେବଗଣ, ତାଙ୍କ କ୍ରୋଧରୁ ଗିରୀଶ ଶିବ, ଏବଂ ତାଙ୍କ ଧୀର ବୁଦ୍ଧିରୁ ବିରିଞ୍ଚି ବ୍ରହ୍ମା ପ୍ରକଟ ହେଲେ। ତାଙ୍କ ଶରୀରର ରନ୍ଧ୍ରରୁ ବେଦମନ୍ତ୍ର, ଏବଂ ତାଙ୍କ ଉପସ୍ଥରୁ ଋଷି ଓ ପ୍ରଜାପତି ଉତ୍ପନ୍ନ ହେଲେ। ସେଇ ପରମ ମହାବିଭୂତି ପ୍ରଭୁ ଆମପ୍ରତି ପ୍ରସନ୍ନ ହେଉନ୍ତୁ।

Synonyms

• balāt: from strength
• balāt: Apādāna (अपादान)
• Type: Noun
• Root: bala (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, पञ्चमी-विभक्ति (Ablative/5th), एकवचन

• mahendraḥ: Mahendra (Indra)
• mahendraḥ: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: mahā + indra (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति (Nominative/1st), एकवचन

• tri-daśāḥ: the thirty (gods)
• tri-daśāḥ: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: tri + daśa (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, बहुवचन

• prasādāt: from grace/favor
• prasādāt: Apādāna (अपादान)
• Type: Noun
• Root: prasāda (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, पञ्चमी-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• manyoḥ: of anger
• manyoḥ: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: manyu (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, षष्ठी-विभक्ति (Genitive/6th), एकवचन

• girīśaḥ: Girīśa (Śiva)
• girīśaḥ: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: giri + īśa (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• dhiṣaṇāt: from intellect/understanding
• dhiṣaṇāt: Apādāna (अपादान)
• Type: Noun
• Root: dhiṣaṇā (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, पञ्चमी-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• viriñcaḥ: Viriñca (Brahmā)
• viriñcaḥ: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: viriñca (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• khebhyah: from the apertures/holes
• khebhyah: Apādāna (अपादान)
• Type: Noun
• Root: kha (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, पञ्चमी-विभक्ति (Ablative/5th) बहुवचन (वैकल्पिकतः चतुर्थी-बहुवचन दत्ते; अत्र ‘from the apertures/holes’ इत्यर्थे पञ्चमी)

• tu: but/indeed
• tu: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: tu (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; निपात (particle), विरोध/विशेषार्थक

• chandāṁsi: the Vedic meters
• chandāṁsi: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: chandas (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, बहुवचन

• ṛṣayaḥ: the sages
• ṛṣayaḥ: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: ṛṣi (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, बहुवचन

• meḍhrataḥ: from the generative organ
• meḍhrataḥ: Apādāna (अपादान)
• Type: Noun
• Root: meḍhra (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, पञ्चमी-विभक्ति, एकवचन (तसिल्-प्रत्ययान्त रूप; ‘from the organ’)

• kaḥ: who?
• kaḥ: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: kim (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; प्रश्नवाचक सर्वनाम

• prasīdatām: may (he) be pleased
• prasīdatām: Kriyā (क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: pra√sad (धातु)
• Form: लोट्-लकार (Imperative), प्रथमपुरुष (3rd), एकवचन; आत्मनेपद

• naḥ: upon us / for us
• naḥ: Sampradāna (सम्प्रदान)
• Type: Noun
• Root: asmad (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: षष्ठी-विभक्ति (Genitive/6th) बहुवचन; सर्वनाम

• saḥ: he
• saḥ: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: tad (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; सर्वनाम

• mahā-vibhūtiḥ: the great glory/power
• mahā-vibhūtiḥ: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: mahā + vibhūti (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन

Characters & Entities

• Indra (Mahendra)
• Shiva (Girisha)
• Brahma (Virinci)

FAQs

What does Srimad Bhagavatam 8.5.39 say about the origin of Indra, Shiva, and Brahma?

This verse states that Indra and the demigods arise from the Lord’s strength, Śiva from His anger, and Brahmā from His intelligence—showing all cosmic authorities depend on the Supreme Lord.

Why are the demigods praying like this in Canto 8 Chapter 5?

They are seeking the Supreme Lord’s protection and favor, acknowledging Him as the ultimate source of all powers—because only His pleasure can resolve their crisis and restore cosmic order.

How can this verse be applied in modern spiritual life?

It teaches humility and dependence on God: whatever power, intelligence, or success one has ultimately comes from the Supreme, so one should cultivate devotion, gratitude, and prayerful surrender.