BhagavataSaram:

Mere listening of stories of Lord can break the worldly attachment leading way to liberation from cycle of birth and death, which seers like
Narada love to sing in the assembly of wise men like you O' Maitreya. How could anyone be satiated by hearing it once." - Vidura asks Sage
Maitreya
kas tripnuyat tirtha-pado 'bhidhanat
satreshu vah suribhir idyamanat
yah karna-nadim purushasya yato
bhava-pradam geha-ratim chinatti(3.5.11)

(3.5.11)
Mere listening of stories of Lord can break the worldly attachment leading way to liberation from cycle of birth and death, which seers like
Narada love to sing in the assembly of wise men like you O' Maitreya. How could anyone be satiated by hearing it once." - Vidura asks Sage
Maitreya
kas tripnuyat tirtha-pado 'bhidhanat
satreshu vah suribhir idyamanat
yah karna-nadim purushasya yato
bhava-pradam geha-ratim chinatti(3.5.11)

(3.5.11)
I pity those unlucky ones, who due to the sins accumulated, are unable to listen and uninterested in the stories of Lord Krishna. Engaged in
worthless conversations and activities, the spirit of time sadly consume their life away." - says Vidura
tan chocya-socyan avido 'nusoce
hareh kathayam vimukhan aghena
kshinoti devo 'nimishas tu yesham
ayur vritha-vada-gati-smritinam (3.5.14)

(3.5.14) I pity those unlucky ones, who due to the sins accumulated, are unable to listen and
uninterested in the stories of Lord Krishna. Engaged in worthless conversations and activities, the spirit of time sadly consume their life away." says Vidura
tan chocya-socyan avido 'nusoce
hareh kathayam vimukhan aghena
kshinoti devo 'nimishas tu yesham
ayur vritha-vada-gati-smritinam (3.5.14)

(3.5.14)
Sage Maitreya answers Vidura's questions:"O Vidura, born as son of Veda Vyasa, you are none other than King Yamaraja who was forced to take
a human form due to a curse by Mandavya muni. All of this explains the reason for your highest state of bhakthi to Lord. You are beloved to
Lord Krishna and HIS devotees, that is why while at the end of Krishnaavatara, Lord remembered of you and gave special instructions to me to
teach you the supreme wisdom ."
mandavya-sapad bhagavan
praja-samyamano yamah
bhratuh kshetre bhujishyayam
jatah satyavati-sutat
ayur vritha-vada-gati-smritinam (3.5.20)
bhavan bhagavato nityam
sammatah sanugasya ha
yasya jnanopadesaya
madisad bhagavan vrajan (3.5.21)

(3.5.20)

(3.5.21)
Sage Maitreya answers Vidura's questions:"None other than Lord alone existed before all forms of creation. It is HIS will that all the forms and
individual souls were created and which ends up in HIM. It was HIS will to remain alone, before creation."
bhagavan eka asedam
agra atmatmanam vibhuh
atmecchanugatav atma
nana-maty-upalakshanah (3.5.23)

(3.5.23
The energy which is the cause of transformation of forms called Time (which also is within Lord), agitated the three gunas which were
constituents of dormant Maya. HIS will to create reflected HIS consciousness, manifested in the form of Purusha, acted like a seed in HIS own
Maya, triggering the process of Creation ." -says Sage Maitreya
kala-vrittya tu mayayam
guna-mayyam adhokshajah
purushenatma-bhutena
viryam adhatta viryavan(3.5.26)

(3.5.25)

Maya seeded with the reflected consciousness of Lord now in a state called 'Avyakta' transforms to a state called 'Mahat-tattva' with the influence
of the energy of time. Self-conscious 'Mahat-tattva' reveals the entire universe existing in Lord from the darkness ('tamah:')." -says Sage Maitreya
tato 'bhavan mahat-tattvam
avyaktat kala-coditat
vijnanatmatma-deha-stham
visvam vyanjams tamo-nudah(3.5.27)

(3.5.27)
"From 'Mahat-tattava', influenced by Lord's sight, manifested the 'Aham-tattva' ('I'). The 'Aham-tattava' which is the cause of five gross elements,
five senses and mind forms the basis of 'Karya' (effect), 'Karana' (cause), 'Kartratma' (doership) of the universe." -says Sage Maitreya
mahat-tattvad vikurvanad
aham-tattvam vyajayata
karya-karana-kartratma
bhutendriya-mano-mayah (3.5.29)

(3.5.29)
From the subtle element 'Sound' arose 'Sky/Ether' (the gross element). From 'Sky' arose subtle element 'Touch' from which arose gross element
'Air' (which has its own attribute of 'Touch' and inherited attribute 'Sound').
From 'Air' arose the subtle element 'Form'. From 'Form' arose 'Fire' (which has its own attribute of 'Form', and inherited attributes 'Sound' and
'Touch').
From 'Fire' arose the subtle element 'Taste'. From 'Taste' arose 'Water' (which has its own attribute of 'Taste' and inherited attributes 'Sound',
'Touch' and 'Form').
From 'Water' arose the subtle element 'Smell'. From 'Smell' arose 'Earth' (which has its own attribute of 'Smell' and inherited attributes of 'Sound',
'Touch', 'Form' and 'Taste'). O' Vidura all of this by Lord's divine will. " -says Sage Maitreya
bhutanam nabha-adinam
yad yad bhavyavaravaram
tesham paranusamsargad
yatha sankhyam gunan viduh (3.5.36)

(3.5.36)
Presiding deities of all elements with the characteristics of time, Maya and Jiva, are nothing but parts of Lord Vishnu Himself. Due to lack of coordination they were were unable mix these elements and continue with the evolution process. Helpless, they prayed to Lord for help." -says
Sage Maitreya
ete devah kala vishnoh
kala-mayamsa-linginah
nanatvat sva-kriyanisah
procuh pranjalayo vibhum(3.5.38)

(3.5.38)
The seers searching for You, aided by birds in the form of vedas, coming from the nest (Lotus of Your mouth) end up surrendering to the holy
river (holy Ganga) which originates from your Lotus feet, capable of removing all sins. We seek shelter at that Lotus feet of Yours" -prays Devas
- (Following the path of birds (Vedas) will end up at its nest, the path upstream of holy river Ganga ends up at it origin - Lotus feet of Lord).
marganti yat te mukha-padma-nidais
chandah-suparnair rishayo vivikte
yasyagha-marshoda-sarid-varayah
padam padam tirtha-padah prapannah (3.5.40)

(3.5.40)
Eventhough YOU reside in the heart of every being, YOU appear so farther to one due to the entanglements created by the sense of "I" and 'me"
towards the impermanent bodily matters. O' Bhagawan we seek shelter at that Lotus feet of Yours which is very much within every heart." -prays
Devas
yat sanubandhe sati deha-gehe
mamaham ity udha-duragrahanam
pumsam suduram vasato pi puryam
bhajema tat te bhagavan padabjam(3.5.43)

(3.5.43)
O' Bhagawan, we the presiding deities and others who originated from Mahat-tathva brought into existence with the purpose of extending the
creation wait for Your direction. Kindly bless us with Your grace and power for taking up the work of creation." -prays Devas
tato vayam mat-pramukha yad-arthe babhuvimatman karavama kim te
tvam nah sva-cakshuh paridehi saktya
deva kriyarthe yad-anugrahanam(3.5.51)

(3.5.51)
Vidura Maitreya dialog (Canto 3, Chapter 5)
The dialog between Vidura and Maitreya begins in this chapter. Almost a third of this chapter are Vidura queries, requests, and doubts to Maitreya
indicating his thirst for knowledge.
Vidura asked, Everyone in the world seeks happiness but is not able to get it. How should we live in the world to be happy? What is the best
method to seek the Ultimate Knowledge? Why and how does the Lord take various incarnations? What are His sportive pastimes? How did He

create the universe? How does He remain unattached and be atmarama and then appear in different forms? What did He use to create the various
forms of life?
Vidura wanted to know more and said, Please narrate the story of Sri Krishna that is like nectar to the ears, in detail. Sage Veda Vyasa narrated
the story of Mahabharata to stress on the fact that seeking material pleasures will not bring eternal happiness. The sage thought that the stories
and the lessons from Mahabharata will inspire people to focus their attention to the stories of Bhagavan. When a person thinks about Sri Hari
with rapt attention, his interest in the material pleasures will decrease and the bliss that comes with haribhajanam will increase. Therefore, please
tell us with discrimination, what is good for our spiritual advancement.
We have seen earlier that Sage Maitreya had received the Ultimate Knowledge from Bhagavan Sri Krishna. The Lord had asked Maitreya to
impart or teach this Knowledge to Bhagavan's disciple Vidura. Therefore, Sage Maitreya was happy to hear these inquisitive words.
Sage Maitreya said, It is not surprising that you asked for these. After all, your birth as the son of Sage Veda Vyasa, was due to the curse of Sage
Mandavya. Since you are dear to Bhagavan Sri Krishna, he has specifically asked me to instruct the Ultimate Knowledge to you. Therefore, I
shall tell you in detail about the sportive pastimes of Bhagavan.
Before the creation, Bhagavan alone was there. He wished to exist in different forms and therefore glanced at maaya (which has the three gunas,
satvam, rajas and tamas). This process of glancing is called eekshanam. Prompted by kaalam, mahat tatvam (cosmic principle) appeared from the
agitated Maaya, just as butter is separated from yogurt. Mahat tatvam is also called buddhi tatvam.
From Mahat tatvam, Aham tatvam was created. Aham tatvam is the feeling that I am different. There is no feeling of mine and the question of
Who am I? From Aham tatvam, Ahamkaram is formed which brings the concepts or question, I am different, mine, and who am I? There
are three types of ahamkaram, namely, satvic, rajasic, and tamasic.
From satvic ahamkaram 10 presiding deities of the indriyas (sense organs) and four deities of antakaranam were created. The 10 sense organs
(five jnanendriyas and five karmendriyas) were created from rajasic ahamkaram. The five subtle elements and the five gross elements (bhutam)
were created from tamasic ahamkaram.
Sage Maitreya continued explaining the process of the creation of elements. The creation of elements (panca bhutas) is always from the subtle
elements. The subtle element sabdam ( sound) was the one to be created first. From this subtle element sabdam, its corresponding gross element
(one of the pancha bhutas) akasam (space) was created. It (akasam) has the feature of sabdam. When akasam was agitated another subtle element
sparsam (touch) was created. This subtle element was the cause for the creation of vayu (air, wind). This (vayu) has the characteristics of both
sabdam and sparsam.
From the gross element vayu, on agitation, the subtle element rupam was created. From rupam the gross element jyotis (tejas or anila) was
created. jyotis (tejas or anila) has three features, namely, sabdam, sparsam, and rupam. When jyotis (tejas or anila) was agitated the subtle element
rasam was created. From it, the gross element jalam was created. Jalam has four characteristics, namely sabdam, sparsam, rupam and rasam.
From jalam, on agitation, the fifth subtle element gandham was created. This subtle element, the gross element of bhumi was created. Bhumi has
five characteristics, namely sabdam, sparsam, rupam, rasam, and gandham.
Even with all these, creation did not progress. The presiding deities realized their shortcoming and paid obeisance to Easvaran.
The devas prayed, The wise prostrate at Your feet to get over the sorrows just as one uses an umbrella to seek protection from the hot sun.
Seeking knowledge to know about You is both tedious and difficult. Therefore, we surrender to you and want to follow the path of bhakti. Please
bless us with the necessary knowledge and ability so that we may perform the creation as You would like us to pursue.
In response to the prayer of Devas seeking help Lord did the following: "Bhagawan entered the disjointed elements of creation at the same time,
awakening the dormant creative energy within these elements. The awakened elements by Lord's grace combined meaningfully amongst
themselves starting the process of creation." - Says Sage Maitreya
so 'nupravishto bhagavams ceshtarupena tam ganam
bhinnam samyojayam asa suptam karma prabodhayan (3.6.3)

(3.6.3)
The 23 elements awakened and directed from within by Lord combined themselves to form the cosmic being which formed the basis of all living
and non-living universe. Brilliantly radiating cosmic being with all the potential to create the Universe lay dormant for a thousand celestial years
enfolded in the cosmic shell." - Says Sage Maitreya
hiranmayah sa purushah sahasra-parivatsaran
anda-kosa uvasapsu sarva-sattvopabrimhitah (3.6.6)

(3.6.6)
The 'Cosmic Being' containing 3 potential energies, namely 'Deva Shakthi', 'Karma Shakthi' and 'Atma Shakthi', manifested on its own accord
into groups of 1 (the heart sourced from Deva Shakthi), 10 (10 vital airs, pranas) and 3 (Adhyatmika, Aadidaivika and Aadibouthika). As a
totality of all Jivas, within whom all the living beings are created, it is considered as the first manifestation (incarnation) of the Supreme One." Says Sage Maitreya
sa vai visva-srijam garbho deva-karmatma-saktiman vibabhajatmanatmanam ekadha dasadha tridha(3.6.7) esha hy asesha-sattvanam
atmamsah paramatmanah adyo 'vataro yatrasau bhuta-gramo vibhavyate (3.6.8)
(3.6.7)
(3.6.8)
OHM : SBVTM:11:29:49::
bhava-bhayam apahantumm jna-vijna-sramm
nigama-kr rd upajahre bhr rga-vad veda-sram
amr rtam udadhita cpyayad bhr rtya-vargn
purus ram r rs rabham dyamm kr rs rn ra-sammjamm nato 'smi
bhava of material life; bhayam the fear; apahantum in order to take away; jna-vijna of knowledge and self-realization; sram
the essence; nigama of the Vedas; kr rt the author; upajahre delivered; bhr rga-vat like a bee; veda-sram the essential meaning of
the Vedas; amr rtam the nectar; udadhitah r from the ocean; ca and; apyayat made to drink; bhr rtya-vargn His many devotees;

purus ram to the Supreme Personality of Godhead; r rs rabham the greatest; dyam the first of all beings; kr rs rn ra-sammjam named Lord
Kr rs rn ra; natah r bowed down; asmi I am.
I offer my obeisances to that Supreme Personality of Godhead, the original and greatest of all beings, Lord r Kr rs rn ra. He is the author of the
Vedas, and just to destroy His devotees' fear of material existence, like a bee He has collected this nectarean essence of all knowledge and selfrealization. Thus He has awarded to His many devotees this nectar from the ocean of bliss, and by His mercy they have drunk it.
Just as a bee extracts nectar from a flower without harming the flower, Lord r Kr rs rn ra extracts the essence of all Vedic knowledge without
disturbing the elaborate system of Vedic advancement. In other words, Lord r Kr rs rn ra establishes Himself as the goal of Vedic knowledge
without destroying preliminary, inferior processes that may be applicable to grossly materialistic men. r ukadeva Gosvm thus concludes by
offering his obeisances to the spiritual master of the entire universe, Lord r Kr rs rn ra.
Thus end the purports of the humble servants of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupda to the Eleventh Canto, Twenty-ninth
Chapter, of the rmad-Bhgavatam, entitled "Bhakti-yoga."
(49) I am bowed down to the Greatest and First Personality named Krishna, who makes His many devotees drink the nectar from the ocean
consisting of de essence of the Vedas, the essence of the spiritual knowledge and wisdom that He, as the author of the Vedas, like a bee delivers in
order to take away the fear of material existence.'
The Supreme One, remembering the prayers of Devas (who preside over Mahat-Tattva and other entities), awakened the 'Cosmic Being' (Virat
purusha/Aadi Narayana), thereby awakening the dormant potential for further creation." - Says Sage Maitreya
smaran visva-srijam iso vijnapitam adhokshajah virajam atapat svena tejasaisham vivrittaye(3.6.10)

(3.6.10)
After describing Aadi Narayana avatara, ie how each part of that avatara was responsible for subsequent manifestation of various aspects of this
Universe, its Devas etc, Sage Maitreya realizes the fact that he was no where near in describing the inconceivable glory of Bhagawan and says:
"Lord Brahmadeva did penance for over 1000 celestial years, only to realize that the glory of Bhagawan is inconceivable and incomprehensible to
Brahmadeva Himself. O' Vatsa How can I?" - Says Sage Maitreya atmano 'vasito vatsa mahima kavinadina samvatsara-sahasrante dhiya yogavipakkaya(3.6.38) (3.6.38)"Swasthiasthu Vishwasya - On the 500th
day of 'DailyBhagavatam' we thankfully and "Man's sole purpose behind the power to speak is to describe the glories of Bhagawan. The sole
purpose of ears is to dedicate the power of listening in hearing the glories of Bhagawan in the form of stories sung by scholars and devotees " Says Sage Maitreya ekanta-labham vacaso nu pumsam susloka-mauler guna-vadam ahuh srutes ca vidvadbhir upakritayam katha-sudhayam
upasamprayogam(3.6.37)

(3.6.37)
Yogis with special powers are unable to describe Bhagawan's Maya because the course of Bhagawan's maya is as if HE does not even
know!!!. We offer our namaskaram to that Bhagawan whom the devas presiding over various senses and even Lord Rudra cannot
fathom fully." - Says Sage Maitreya
ato bhagavato maya mayinam api mohini yat svayam catma-vartmatma na veda kim utapare(3.6.39)
yato 'prapya nyavartanta vacas ca manasa saha aham canya ime devas tasmai bhagavate namah(3.6.40)
(3.6.39)
(3.6.40)
Virata Purusha - Chapter 6 of Skandha 3
In this chapter, Sage Maitreya continues to answer the questions about sargam asked by Vidura. Sage Maitreya said, When the presiding deities
prayed to the benevolent Easvara, He entered in all the 23 elements (mahat tatvam, aham tatvam, the five subtle elements, the five gross elements,
and the eleven indriyas, including manas). When Easvara entered in them, all the 23 elements together created Virat Purusha. He, the Virat
Purusha, remained in the causal waters for one thousand celestial years.Afterwards, Virat Purusha remained just as one entity (consciousness),
then divided Himself into three aspects (identifications of the self adhidaivam, adhyatmam and adhibhootam), and also into ten vital airs (prana,
apana, samana, udana, vyana, naga, koorma, krkara, devadatta, and dhananjaya). Virat Purusha is the Universal Soul and all jeevatmas are parts
of this Universal Soul. This appearance as Virat Purusha is the first incarnation of parabrahma.From the face of the Virat Purusha the Vedas and
Brahmana were born. Kshatriya and the dharma for ruling were born from the arms of the Virat Purusha. Vaisya and the practice of agriculture
and business, came from His thighs. Sudra and the services for worship came from the legs of the Virat Purusha. Practicing their dharma, all these
four classes worship Lord Sri Hari for their spiritual advancement.Sage Maitreya spoke of Bhagavans glory, How can anyone describe the
sportive pastimes of Bhagavan, who is beyond kaalam (time) and maaya (the illusory power)? I shall attempt to glorify His sportive pastimes.
The wise men say that words should be used to glorify the actions of Bhagavan and the ears should be used to listen to them. Bhagavans glories
are boundless and it was not possible even for Lord Brahma to fathom it in 1000 years. The maaya which binds all of us is limitless and because
of that we are not able to know Bhagavan. I prostrate at thy "For a Jiva, the miseries, the cycle of birth and death appears to be real due to effect
of Maya, like in a dream where a person's head gets cut off appears to be so real. Jiva (which is unattached) can experience a change of nature
without the change being factual." - Says Sage Maitreya yad arthena vinamushya pumsa atma-viparyayah pratiyata upadrashtuh sva-siras
chedanadikah(3.7.10)
(3.7.9)A complete fool (who does not use intellect,
thus incapable of any doubts) and one who has realized God (which is beyond human intellect thus beyond attachments) both lead a care free
world of happiness. The one's in the middle like the common man suffers in miseries" - Says Vidura to Sage Maitreya Yasca mudatamah loke
yasca buddheh param gatahtavubhau sukhamedhethe klisyatyantaritho janah: (3.7.17)
(3.7.17)
O' Guru, serving Your holy feet will develop Bhakthi towards the 'slayer of Madhu' who is Lord of all and changeless. Attachment to
Bhagawan in the form of Bhakthi will develop happiness and keep one away from sorrow.

It is with great difficulty that people with lesser austerities can get in the company of Souls like yours who are living approaches Lord
of Vaikunta. For in your company where glories of Lord Janardhana (remove of ajnana) are sung devotedly, what cannot be
Realizing that Sage Maitreya is the right person to remove all doubts and lead him in the right path Vidura asks many questions:
What was the creation beyond the Virat like the Manus, the Prajapatis; details of three Gunavataras; How to pursue the 4 aims of
life (Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha); How to engage in acquiring the right knowledge, right teacher and grace of Bhagawan, so on
and so forth. Vidura concludes by stating the necessity and importance of more Bhagavad-katha Sravanam."Study of all Vedas,
practicing all the yajnas, doing all tapas and all the greating charities and austerities will not be in comparison to raising a person
beyond the fear of miseries of this world of Maya."- says Vidurasarve vedas ca yajnas ca tapo danani canagha Jivabhayapradanasya na kurviran kalam api (3.7.41) (3.7.41)Praising Vidura
(who is avatara of Dharma Raja) on his everlasting desire to listen to stories of Bhagawan, Sage Maiterya opts the best way to start answering
Vidura's questions:
"O' Vidura, For the sake of common people who have been burdened with grief and terrible sufferings while pursuing petty non-lasting
happiness, Bhagawan Himself provided the antidote to the great Sanakadi Maharishis in the form of Srimad Bhagavatam."
So ham nrinam kshulla-sukhaya dukham mahad gatanam viramaya tasya
pravartaye bhagavatam puranam yad aha sakshad bhagavan rishibhyah (3.8.2)

(3.8.2)
This form of Yours that I see, the form that is root to all forthcoming Avataras, the form from which myself and my home (the Lotus) originated,
the form that can never be contaminated by ignorance or by Maya, the form that is the highest form of wisdom which can bring in joy, is the form
that is created to bless your devotees."
-prays Brahma Deva
rupam yad etad avabodha-rasodayena
sasvan-nivrtta-tamasah sad-anugrahaya
adau grhitam avatara-sataika-bijam
yan-nabhi-padma-bhavanad aham avirasam(3.9.2)



(3.9.2)
O, Ishwara, I am agonized to see the living beings suffering due to effects of hunger, thirst, heat, cold, wind, fire of passion and anger. Until a
person gains knowledge through experience that all of these sense organs and the experienced are nothing but You and originated from You; they
will continue through sufferings caused by engaging in actions which bring sorrow."-prays Brahma Deva.
ksut-trt-tridhatubhir ima muhur ardyamanah
sitosna-vata-varasair itaretarac ca
kamagninacyuta-rusa ca sudurbharena
sampasyato mana urukrama sidate me (3.9.8)
yavat prthaktvam idam atmana indriyarthamaya-balam bhagavato jana isa pasyet
tavan na samsrtir asau pratisankrameta
vyarthapi duhkha-nivaham vahati kriyartha (3.9.9)



(3.9.8)


(3.9.9)
"Listening to Your leelas and chanting Your names destroys all evil. The fate of those who stand against such activities ends up being a miserable
one. They end up gathering more and more sins as a result of actions done while pursuing trivial sense gratifying pleasures of life"-prays Brahma
Deva.
daivena te hata-dhiyo bhavatah prasangat
sarvasubhopasamanad vimukhendriya ye
kurvanti kama-sukha-lesa-lavaya dina
lobhabhibhuta-manaso kusalani sasvat(3.9.7)



(3.9.7)
Constant fear for loss of body, material gains, friends and family; Grief and shame as a result of strong desires caused by the false sense of 'I' and
'mine' consumes away the entire human life, except and until,one surrenders self and everything to Your Lotus feet."-prays Brahma Deva. "A true
Bhaktha has surrendered oneself and everything to Lord and as such there is no longer any fear."
tavad bhayam dravina-deha-suhrn-nimittam
sokah sprha paribhavo vipulas ca lobhah
tavan mamety asad-avagraha arti-mulam
yavan na te nghrim abhayam pravrnita lokah(3.9.6)




(3.9.6)
O' Bhagawan, devotees who experience the sweet fragrance of Your divine lotus feet, carried into their heart, through their ears, by the Vedas in
the form of winds, never ever forgets it. You never leave the lotus of the heart of such devotees"
-prays Brahma Deva
ye tu tvadiya-caranambuja-kosa-gandham
jighranti karna-vivaraih sruti-vata-nitam
bhaktya grhita-caranah paraya ca tesam
napaisi natha hrdayamburuhat sva-pumsam(3.9.5)



(3.9.5)
O, Deva, Even the learned ones who are well versed in philosophies and sciences are stuck in the cycle of life and death if they are averse to
listening to Your glories and deeds. Such like the many are disturbed in their sleep by a mind restless due to the ambitious daytime activities
pursued with the purpose of gaining worthless worldly objectives. "-prays Brahma Deva.
ahny aprtarta-karana nisi nihsayana
nana-manoratha-dhiya ksana-bhagna-nidrah
daivahatartha-racana rsayo pi deva
yusmat-prasanga-vimukha iha samsaranti (3.9.10)



(3.9.10)
O' the in-dweller and friend of everyone, You are less pleased with worship done by the greats or even by Devas (may it be the highest form of
ritual), containing slightest form of desires. You are most pleased with those who have compassion and love for everyone (sarva-bhutha-daya),
the highest form of virtue that is unattainable to the non-devotee."
-prays Brahma Deva.
Reference to the same can been seen in Prahalada's teachings to asura balakas (Srimad Bhagavatam 7.6.24)".
natiprasidati tathopacitopacarair
aradhitah sura-ganair hrdi baddha-kamaih
yat sarva-bhuta-dayayasad-alabhyayaiko
nana-janesv avahitah suhrd antar-atma (3.9.12)

(3.9.12)
Requesting Bhagawan for grace to start yet another cycle of 'creation' without being influenced by the process Brahmadeva prays: "O, Ancient
one. Your eyes like that of Lotus petal, Your smile filled with sweetness of abundant love and mercy, O' Bhagawan, please arise and dispel my
despair and ignorance through those sweet words of wisdom."
so sav adabhra-karuno bhagavan vivrddhaprema-smitena nayanamburuham vijrmbhan
utthaya visva-vijayaya ca no visadam
madhvya girapanayatat purusah puranah(3.9.25)



(3.9.25)
Strengthened by the strong sankalpa to create more numbers of the human race, Brahmadeva divided himself into two forms, "The female human
form called Shataroopa became the wife to the male human form, King Manu leading to the creation of mass humanity through the act of
procreation."-Sage Maitreya. (Manu and Shatharoopa then begot 5 children, 2 sons Priyavrata and Uttanapada and 3 daughters, Akuti (married
Sage Ruchi), Devahuti (married Sage Kardama) and Prasuthi (married Daksha)).

(3.12.54)
stri yasic chatarupakhya mahisy asya mahatmanah
tada mithuna-dharmena praja hy edham babhuvire (3.12.54)