← Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (1962)

Chapter 4: Appearance of Sri Narada

Verse 22 of 30
SB 1.4.22

atharva angirasam asit sumanta daruna munih itihasa purananam pita me romharsana.

Synonyms

atharvathe Atharvaveda; angirasamunto the Rishi of Angirasa; asitwas entrusted; sumantaHe was also known as Sumant muni; darunaseriously devoted in the matter of Atharva Veda, Itihasa; purananamof the historical records like the Puranas; pitafather; memine; romaharsanaRishi 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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