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
Ipinagkaloob ni Svāyambhuva Manu ang kanyang anak na si Prasūti kay Dakṣa, anak ni Brahmā. Sa lahi ni Dakṣa lumaganap ang paglikha, at ang kanyang mga inapo ay kumalat sa tatlong daigdig.
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.