Shashtha Skandha Adhyaya 4 Shloka 1 - Srimad Bhagavatam | Urdu | Vedapath

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Shloka 1

Soma Pacifies the Pracetās; Dakṣa’s Haṁsa-guhya Prayers; Hari Grants Creative Power

Devanagari script

श्रीराजोवाच देवासुरनृणां सर्गो नागानां मृगपक्षिणाम् । सामासिकस्त्वया प्रोक्तो यस्तु स्वायम्भुवेऽन्तरे ॥ १ ॥ तस्यैव व्यासमिच्छामि ज्ञातुं ते भगवन् यथा । अनुसर्गं यया शक्त्या ससर्ज भगवान् पर: ॥ २ ॥

Transliteration

śrī-rājovāca devāsura-nṛṇāṁ sargo nāgānāṁ mṛga-pakṣiṇām sāmāsikas tvayā prokto yas tu svāyambhuve ’ntare

Translation

شری راجا نے کہا—سْوایمبھُو منونتر میں دیوتا، اسور، انسان، ناگ، جانور اور پرندوں کی جو سृष्टی ہوئی، آپ نے اسے اختصار سے بیان کیا ہے۔ اب، اے بھگون، میں اسی کا مفصل بیان جاننا چاہتا ہوں؛ اور یہ بھی کہ پرم بھگوان نے کس شکتی سے اَنُسَرگ (ثانوی سृष्टی) کو رچا۔

Synonyms

śrī-rājāthe illustrious king

uvācasaid

deva-asura-nṛṇāmof the gods, demons, and humans

sargaḥthe creation

nāgānāmof the serpents

mṛga-pakṣiṇāmof the beasts and birds

sāmāsikaḥin summary form

tvayāby you

proktaḥwas spoken

yaḥwhich

tubut, indeed

svāyambhuvein (the period) of Svāyambhuva

antarewithin, in the interval (manvantara)

Characters & Entities

Svāyambhuva Manu

FAQs

What does the Srimad Bhagavatam say about sarga (primary creation)?

This verse shows that the Bhagavatam presents sarga as the Lord’s ordered creation of various species—demigods, demons, humans, serpents, beasts, and birds—often narrated within specific Manu periods.

Why does King Parīkṣit ask about creation again if it was already described?

He acknowledges the earlier summary, but his eagerness is to hear the details and deeper process behind creation, not merely an outline.

Practical application of this verse in modern life?

It models a sincere student’s approach: first understand the overview, then humbly request deeper clarity to strengthen one’s worldview and devotion.