← Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (1962)

Chapter 4: Appearance of Sri Narada

Verse 22 of 30
SB 1.4.22

atharvāṅgirasām āsīt sumantur dāruṇo muniḥ itihāsa-purāṇānāṁ pitā me romaharṣaṇaḥ

Synonyms

atharvathe Atharvaveda; aṅgirasāmunto the Rishi of Angirasa; āsītwas entrusted; sumantuḥHe was also known as Sumant muni; dāruṇaḥseriously devoted in the matter of Atharva Veda; muniḥof the historical records like the Puranas; itihāsa-purāṇānāmfather; pitāmine; meRishi of the name.

Translation

The Sumanta Muni Angirasa, who was very devoutedly engaged—was entrusted with the Atharva Veda. And my father Romaharsana was entrusted with the Puranas and historical records.

Purport

In the Sruti mantras also it is stated that Angiras muni, who strictly followed the rigid principles of the Atharva Vedas,—was the leader of the followers of the Atharva Vedas.

Verse 22 of 30
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