Srimad Bhagavatam — Chaturtha Skandha, Shloka 35

Genealogies of Svāyambhuva Manu, the Appearance of Yajña, and Atri’s Sons

Brahmā–Viṣṇu–Śiva Expansions

Devanagari script

तत्पुत्रावपरावास्तां ख्यातौ स्वारोचिषेऽन्तरे । उतथ्यो भगवान्साक्षाद् ब्रह्मिष्ठश्च बृहस्पति: ॥ ३५ ॥

Transliteration

tat-putrāv aparāv āstāṁ khyātau svārociṣe ’ntare utathyo bhagavān sākṣād brahmiṣṭhaś ca bṛhaspatiḥ

Translation

Bukod sa apat na anak na babae, nagkaroon pa siya ng dalawang anak na lalaki na sumikat sa panahon ni Svārociṣa Manu: si Utathya at si Bṛhaspati na matatag sa kaalaman ng Brahman.

Synonyms

• तत्: his/that
• तत्: विशेषण (Qualifier)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: तद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: सर्वनाम (pronoun) used adjectivally; नपुंसकलिङ्ग (Neuter), प्रथमा/द्वितीया (Nom/Acc), एकवचन (Singular); here as compound member meaning 'his/that'

• पुत्रौ: two sons
• पुत्रौ: कर्ता (Karta/Subject)
• Type: Noun
• Root: पुत्र (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग (Masculine), प्रथमा-विभक्ति (Nominative/1st), द्विवचन (Dual)

• अपरौ: other (two)
• अपरौ: विशेषण (Viśeṣaṇa)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: अपर (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग (Masculine), प्रथमा-विभक्ति (Nominative/1st), द्विवचन (Dual); विशेषण (other/additional)

• आस्ताम्: there were / were born (as)
• आस्ताम्: क्रिया (Kriyā/Verb)
• Type: Verb
• Root: अस् (धातु)
• Form: लिट्/लङ्-प्रयोगे न; लोट्-लकार (Imperative) रूपसदृशं वैदिक/पुराण-प्रयोगः; प्रथम-पुरुष (3rd person), द्विवचन (Dual); अर्थे—'were/there were' (narrative existential)

• ख्यातौ: renowned
• ख्यातौ: विशेषण (Viśeṣaṇa)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: ख्याति (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग (Masculine), प्रथमा-विभक्ति (Nominative/1st), द्विवचन (Dual); भूतकर्मधारयार्थे—'renowned'

• स्वारोचिषे: in (the reign of) Svārociṣa
• स्वारोचिषे: अधिकरण (Adhikaraṇa/Locative)
• Type: Noun
• Root: स्वारोचिष (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग (Masculine), सप्तमी-विभक्ति (Locative/7th), एकवचन (Singular); मन्वन्तर-नाम (name of a Manu)

• अन्तरे: during (the interval/period)
• अन्तरे: अधिकरण (Adhikaraṇa)
• Type: Noun
• Root: अन्तर (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग (Neuter), सप्तमी-विभक्ति (Locative/7th), एकवचन (Singular); 'in the period'

• उतथ्यः: Utathya
• उतथ्यः: कर्ता (Karta; one of the two)
• Type: Noun
• Root: उतथ्य (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग (Masculine), प्रथमा-विभक्ति (Nominative/1st), एकवचन (Singular)

• भगवान्: venerable/divine
• भगवान्: विशेषण (Viśeṣaṇa)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: भगवत् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग (Masculine), प्रथमा-विभक्ति (Nominative/1st), एकवचन (Singular); विशेषण (venerable/divine)

• साक्षात्: directly
• साक्षात्: सम्बन्ध/वाक्य-सम्बन्ध (Adverbial)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: साक्षात् (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; क्रियाविशेषण (adverb) 'directly/in person'

• ब्रह्मिष्ठः: most devoted to Brahman
• ब्रह्मिष्ठः: विशेषण (Viśeṣaṇa)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: ब्रह्मिष्ठ (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग (Masculine), प्रथमा-विभक्ति (Nominative/1st), एकवचन (Singular); अतिशयार्थक (superlative sense: most devoted to Brahman)

• च: and
• च: सम्बन्ध/वाक्य-सम्बन्ध (Conjunction)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; समुच्चय (conjunction)

• बृहस्पतिः: Bṛhaspati
• बृहस्पतिः: कर्ता (Karta; the other of the two)
• Type: Noun
• Root: बृहस्पति (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग (Masculine), प्रथमा-विभक्ति (Nominative/1st), एकवचन (Singular)

Characters & Entities

• Svārociṣa Manu
• Utathya
• Bṛhaspati

FAQs

Who are Utathya and Bṛhaspati mentioned in Srimad Bhagavatam 4.1.35?

They are two celebrated sages described as sons in this genealogy; Utathya is honored as a great ṛṣi, and Bṛhaspati is praised as brahmiṣṭha—foremost in realization of Brahman.

What does “Svārociṣe ’ntare” mean in Bhagavatam 4.1.35?

It means “during the Manvantara (rule/period) of Svārociṣa Manu,” indicating the era in which these figures were renowned.

How can devotees apply the message of Bhagavatam 4.1.35 in modern life?

The verse highlights honoring genuine spiritual wisdom and saintly character—encouraging seekers to value realized teachers and cultivate Brahman-centered knowledge alongside devotion.