Chapter 11, Verse 22
Vishwaroopa Darshana Yoga — Sanskrit shloka, transliteration, word meanings, English translation, and commentary.
Original Sanskrit verse
Transliteration
Word meanings
rudra—a form of Lord Shiv; ādityāḥ—the Adityas; vasavaḥ—the Vasus; ye—these; cha—and; sādhyāḥ—the Sadhyas; viśhve—the Vishvadevas; aśhvinau—the Ashvini kumars; marutaḥ—the Maruts; cha—and; uṣhma-pāḥ—the ancestors; cha—and; gandharva—Gandharvas; yakṣha—the Yakshas; asura—the demons; siddha—the perfected beings; saṅghāḥ—the assemblies; vīkṣhante—are beholding; tvām—you; vismitāḥ—in wonder; cha—and; eva—verily; sarve—all
English translation
The Rudras, Adityas, Vasus, Sadhyas, Visvedevas, the two Asvins, Maruts, the Manus, and the hosts of celestial singers, Yakshas, demons, and the perfected ones, all look upon Thee with great amazement.
— Swami Sivananda
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Commentary
Sadhyas are a class of gods of whom Brahma is the chief. Visvedevas are ten gods who in Vedic times were considered as protectors of human beings. They were called guardians of the world. They were givers of plenty to the human beings. Their names are Krata; Daksha; Vasu; Satya; Kama; Kala; Dhvani; Rochaka; Adrava and Pururava. The two Asvins; born of Prabha (light); daughter of Tushta and the Sun; are the physicians of the gods. Rudras; Adityas; Vasus and Maruts -- see tenth chapter; verses 21 and 23. Ushmapa A class of manes. They accept the food offered in the Sraaddha (anniversary) ceremony or the obseies; while it is hot. Hence they are called Ushmapas. There are seven groups of manes. Gandharvas are celestial singers such as Haha and Huhu. Yakshas such as Kubera (the god of wealth) Asuras such as Virochana perfected ones such as Kapila.
Commentary by Swami Sivananda
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