Text 19] The Demigods and Demons Declare a Truce 223

demigods; dha—said; samudra-unmathana-ddibhih—by activities of
churning the ocean.

TRANSLATION

Although the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the master of
the demigods, was capable of performing the activities of the
demigods by Himself, He wanted to enjoy pastimes in churning
the ocean. Therefore He spoke as follows.

TEXT 18
tra ANy

Bea AAAS TA S Bat AH ALTA |
TIAA: Aa AN Ts ATS AM AM Ui

Sri-bhagavan uvaca
hanta brahmann aho sambho
he deva mama bhasitam

Srnutavahitah sarve
Sreyo vah sydd yatha surah

Sri-bhagavan uvdca—the Supreme Personality of Godhead said;
hanta—addressing them; brahman aho—O Lord Brahma; sambho—O
Lord Siva; he—O; devah—demigods; mama—My; bhdsitam—state-
ment; srnuta—hear; avahitah—with great attention; sarve—all of you;
Sreyah—good fortune; vah—for all of you; syat—shall be; yatha—as;
surah—for the demigods.

TRANSLATION

The Supreme Personality of Godhead said: O Lord Brahma,
Lord Siva and other demigods, please hear Me with great attention,
for what I say will bring good fortune for all of you.

TEXT 19

Wa aaaedaaneg ate
waned hier grok men en
