Shloka 17
Brahmā’s Creation: The Kumāras, Rudra, the Prajāpatis, and the Manifestation of Vedic Sound
अलं प्रजाभि: सृष्टाभिरीदृशीभि: सुरोत्तम । मया सह दहन्तीभिर्दिशश्चक्षुर्भिरुल्बणै: ॥ १७ ॥
alaṁ prajābhiḥ sṛṣṭābhir īdṛśībhiḥ surottama mayā saha dahantībhir diśaś cakṣurbhir ulbaṇaiḥ
Sinabi ni Brahma kay Rudra: O pinakamainam sa mga deva, sapat na ang paglikha ng ganitong mga nilalang. Sinusunog nila ang lahat ng dako sa apoy mula sa kanilang mababangis na mata, at inatake pa ako.
FAQs
This verse shows Brahmā restraining further creation of a fierce type of progeny because their nature was burning and destabilizing—teaching that even cosmic creation must be governed by balance and purpose.
In the narrative of Canto 3, Chapter 12, Brahmā observes that the beings produced in this line are excessively fierce; addressing Rudra as “best of the gods,” he indicates that such creation should be checked to protect the order of the universe.
Pause actions that intensify anger, conflict, or harm; choose creation—projects, speech, leadership—that supports harmony rather than “burning the directions” through uncontrolled intensity.