Srimad Bhagavatam — Chaturtha Skandha, Shloka 11
Genealogies of Svāyambhuva Manu, the Appearance of Yajña, and Atri’s Sons
Brahmā–Viṣṇu–Śiva Expansions
दक्षाय ब्रह्मपुत्राय प्रसूतिं भगवान्मनु: । प्रायच्छद्यत्कृत: सर्गस्त्रिलोक्यां विततो महान् ॥ ११ ॥
dakṣāya brahma-putrāya prasūtiṁ bhagavān manuḥ prāyacchad yat-kṛtaḥ sargas tri-lokyāṁ vitato mahān
Сваямбхува Ману отдал свою дочь Прасути Дакше, сыну Брахмы. Потомки Дакши расширили творение, и его род распространился по трём мирам.
FAQs
This verse states that Manu gave his daughter Prasūti to Dakṣa (Brahmā’s son), and from their union a great expansion of creation spread through the three worlds.
In the narrative, this marriage supports prajā-sṛṣṭi (the generation of progeny) so that creation may expand and social-cosmic order can be maintained across the three worlds.
It highlights responsible family and social duty—using relationships and life roles in a purposeful, dharmic way that contributes to the well-being and continuity of society.