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How to study this verse, in six steps
  1. 1Chant the verse. Say the Sanskrit slowly and carefully.
  2. 2Read the word meanings. Go through each Sanskrit word and its meaning.
  3. 3Find the meaning yourself. Before the translation, piece the meaning together from the words.
  4. 4Read the translation. Ask: what is the Lord teaching here, and how does it apply to my life?
  5. 5Read the purport slowly. Read it two or three times. Don't rush.
  6. 6Write down what touched you. Note the main points in your own notebook.
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Canto 3 · Chapter 13: The Appearance of Lord Varāha
3.13.53.13.7

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Text 3.13.6

Manvantara· The Manus and right duty
Who is speaking and story frame
Speaking:Maitreya Ṛṣisince 3.13.6inside 3 frames: Sūta Gosvāmī → the sages at NaimiṣāraṇyaŚukadeva Gosvāmī → King ParīkṣitMaitreya Ṛṣi → Vidura

मैत्रेय उवाच

यदा स्वभार्यया सार्धं जात: स्वायम्भुवो मनु: ।

प्राञ्जलि: प्रणतश्चेदं वेदगर्भमभाषत ॥ ६ ॥

maitreya uvāca

yadā sva-bhāryayā sārdhaṁ

jātaḥ svāyambhuvo manuḥ

prāñjaliḥ praṇataś cedaṁ

veda-garbham abhāṣata

Translation

The sage Maitreya said to Vidura: After his appearance, Manu, the father of mankind, along with his wife, thus addressed the reservoir of Vedic wisdom, Brahmā, with obeisances and folded hands.

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This verse has no purport; its meaning is explained by the verses around it.

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Understand it

Three study points drawn from the translation and purport.

Approach Vedic Wisdom With Respect

  1. 1

    Maitreya described how Manu, the father of mankind, approached Brahmā after his appearance.

  2. 2

    Manu’s wife accompanied him when he addressed Brahmā.

  3. 3

    They approached the reservoir of Vedic wisdom with obeisances and folded hands.

How it feels

Threat and anger → Rescue and wonder. Divine protection appears amid cosmic confrontation.

Chapters 13–19 of Canto 3: Varāha, Jaya and Vijaya, Hiraṇyākṣa. An editorial reading of the story's mood, not the text itself. See the emotional arc

Further reading

Chapter 13: The Appearance of Lord Varāha

Lord Varāha appears from Brahmā’s nose, lifts the submerged earth, and receives the sages’ prayers.

Back to this verse in chapter 3.13
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Word for word

Learn the Sanskrit words of the verse.

  1. maitreyaḥ uvācaMaitreya said
  2. yadāwhen
  3. sva-bhāryayāalong with his wife
  4. sārdhamaccompanied by
  5. jātaḥappeared
  6. svāyambhuvaḥSvāyambhuva Manu
  7. manuḥthe father of mankind
  8. prāñjaliḥwith folded hands
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Key ideas in this verse

The subject this verse serves and the themes it speaks of.

  • Manvantara · The change of Manus

    What gives human life its right direction? · Subject 6 of 10

  • Vātsalya · Parental affection

    Affection and protective concern for the Lord as a child. · Theme in SB 3.13

    In this verse: “father”

  • Jñāna · Spiritual insight

    Inquiry, revelation and discrimination between self and matter. · Theme in SB 3.13

    In this verse: “wisdom”

Chapter themes come from the story phase this chapter belongs to.

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Live it

Take one thing from this verse into your day.

Ask yourself

What does Manu’s respectful approach teach me about receiving instruction?

Practice

Before studying today, fold your hands and pause to cultivate a respectful attitude.

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The story around it

The story this chapter belongs to.

Live this todayApproach Vedic Wisdom With RespectThis verse's lesson: one practice and one question for today

Study points are short summaries, not the translation. Confirm them in the original text and purport on Vedabase.

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