Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 63

Bhṛgu Tests the Trimūrti; Kṛṣṇa and Arjuna Visit Mahā-Viṣṇu and Recover the Brāhmaṇa’s Sons

Devanagari script

इतीद‍ृशान्यनेकानि वीर्याणीह प्रदर्शयन् । बुभुजे विषयान् ग्राम्यानीजे चात्युर्जितैर्मखै: ॥ ६३ ॥

Transliteration

itīdṛśāny anekāni vīryāṇīha pradarśayan bubhuje viṣayān grāmyān īje cāty-urjitair makhaiḥ

Translation

如是，主圣克里希那在世间又示现许多相似的英勇事迹；他似乎享受凡人生活之乐，并举行威力无比的火供大祭。

Synonyms

• iti: thus
• iti: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/quotative marker)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: iti (अव्यय)
• Form: Avyaya (अव्यय), quotative particle (इति-प्रयोगः)

• īdṛśāni: such
• īdṛśāni: Karma (कर्म/Direct object qualifier)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: īdṛśa (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Neuter (नपुंसकलिङ्ग), Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Plural (बहुवचन); adjective qualifying vīryāṇi

• anekāni: many
• anekāni: Karma (कर्म/Direct object qualifier)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: aneka (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Neuter (नपुंसकलिङ्ग), Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Plural (बहुवचन); adjective qualifying vīryāṇi

• vīryāṇi: heroic deeds, powers
• vīryāṇi: Karma (कर्म/Direct object)
• Type: Noun
• Root: vīrya (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Neuter (नपुंसकलिङ्ग), Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Plural (बहुवचन)

• iha: here
• iha: Adhikarana (अधिकरण/locative sense)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: iha (अव्यय)
• Form: Avyaya (अव्यय), adverb of place (देशवाचक)

• pradarśayan: showing, displaying
• pradarśayan: Karta (कर्ता/Subject—participle)
• Type: Verb
• Root: pra√dṛś (धातु) + śatṛ (कृदन्त)
• Form: Present active participle (वर्तमानकाले शतृ), Masculine (पुंलिङ्ग), Nominative (1st/प्रथमा), Singular (एकवचन); agreeing with implied subject (saḥ)

• bubhuje: enjoyed
• bubhuje: Karta (कर्ता/finite verb)
• Type: Verb
• Root: √bhuj (धातु)
• Form: Perfect (लिट्), 3rd person (प्रथमपुरुष), Singular (एकवचन), Parasmaipada (परस्मैपद)

• viṣayān: objects of enjoyment, pleasures
• viṣayān: Karma (कर्म/Direct object)
• Type: Noun
• Root: viṣaya (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine (पुंलिङ्ग), Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Plural (बहुवचन)

• grāmyān: worldly, mundane
• grāmyān: Karma (कर्म/Direct object qualifier)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: grāmya (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine (पुंलिङ्ग), Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Plural (बहुवचन); adjective qualifying viṣayān

• īje: performed sacrifice, worshipped
• īje: Karta (कर्ता/finite verb)
• Type: Verb
• Root: √yaj (धातु)
• Form: Perfect (लिट्), 3rd person (प्रथमपुरुष), Singular (एकवचन), Ātmanepada (आत्मनेपद)

• ca: and
• ca: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/connector)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: ca (अव्यय)
• Form: Avyaya (अव्यय), conjunction (समुच्चय)

• ati-urjitaiḥ: with very powerful
• ati-urjitaiḥ: Karana (करण/Instrument—means/quality)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: ati (उपसर्ग/अव्यय) + urjita (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Compound: ati+urjita (अत्युर्जित = अत्यन्तं उर्जित); Masculine/Neuter (पुं/नपुं), Instrumental (3rd/तृतीया), Plural (बहुवचन); qualifying makhaiḥ

• makhaiḥ: sacrifices
• makhaiḥ: Karana (करण/Instrument)
• Type: Noun
• Root: makha (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine (पुंलिङ्ग), Instrumental (3rd/तृतीया), Plural (बहुवचन)

FAQs

What does the Srimad Bhagavatam say about displaying divine prowess (vīrya) in the world?

This verse says that many mighty deeds were displayed in the world, indicating how extraordinary power can be revealed while still moving within human society and its visible duties.

Why does the Bhagavatam mention enjoying worldly pleasures along with performing sacrifices?

The verse contrasts extraordinary feats with ordinary enjoyments and opulent yajñas to show a complete picture of life in that age—public heroism, social life, and Vedic duty—without implying spiritual downfall for the divinely guided.

What is a practical application of this verse in modern life?

One can pursue responsibilities and lawful comforts while keeping higher purpose central—using strength, success, and resources for dharma and service rather than ego and indulgence.