Srimad Bhagavatam — Ashtama Skandha, Shloka 39
Raivata and Cākṣuṣa Manvantaras; Brahmā’s Prayers at Śvetadvīpa
Prelude to Samudra-manthana
बलान्महेन्द्रस्त्रिदशा: प्रसादा- न्मन्योर्गिरीशो धिषणाद् विरिञ्च: । खेम्यस्तुछन्दांस्यृषयो मेढ्रत: क: प्रसीदतां न: स महाविभूति: ॥ ३९ ॥
balān mahendras tri-daśāḥ prasādān manyor girīśo dhiṣaṇād viriñcaḥ khebhyas tu chandāṁsy ṛṣayo meḍhrataḥ kaḥ prasīdatāṁ naḥ sa mahā-vibhūtiḥ
因主之威力而生天帝摩诃因陀罗；因主之恩慈而生诸天；因主之忿怒而现吉利沙—湿婆；因主之沉静智慧而出毗邻支—梵天。由主身之诸孔而出吠陀圣咒，由主之生殖处而生圣贤与众生之祖。愿那至大威能的至尊主悦纳我们。
FAQs
This verse states that Indra and the demigods arise from the Lord’s strength, Śiva from His anger, and Brahmā from His intelligence—showing all cosmic authorities depend on the Supreme Lord.
They are seeking the Supreme Lord’s protection and favor, acknowledging Him as the ultimate source of all powers—because only His pleasure can resolve their crisis and restore cosmic order.
It teaches humility and dependence on God: whatever power, intelligence, or success one has ultimately comes from the Supreme, so one should cultivate devotion, gratitude, and prayerful surrender.