Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 47
Vasudeva and Devakī Glorify Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma; The Recovery of Devakī’s Six Sons from Sutala
श्रीभगवानुवाच आसन्मरीचे: षट् पुत्रा ऊर्णायां प्रथमेऽन्तरे । देवा: कं जहसुर्वीक्ष्य सुतं यभितुमुद्यतम् ॥ ४७ ॥
śrī-bhagavān uvāca āsan marīceḥ ṣaṭ putrā ūrṇāyāṁ prathame ’ntare devāḥ kaṁ jahasur vīkṣya sutaṁ yabhitum udyatam
至上主说道：在第一位摩奴的时代，圣者摩利支与妻子乌尔那生了六个儿子。他们皆为尊贵天神；但当他们见到梵天准备与自己的女儿行淫时，便嘲笑起来。
FAQs
This verse states that six sons of the sage Marīci, born from Ūrṇā in the first manvantara, are being referenced—linking an ancient cosmic-era event to the later narrative involving Kaṁsa and Devakī’s children.
The verse indicates the gods mocked Kaṁsa’s attempt because his violent, arrogant effort to control destiny was futile before the higher divine arrangement that ultimately protects dharma and fulfills the Lord’s plan.
It cautions against fear-driven control and cruelty: when one acts against dharma, even “power” becomes ridiculous, while aligning with righteousness and trust in the divine order brings protection and clarity.