—json {

  "name":"SB 8.11.41",
  "h1":"SB 8.11.41",
  "label":"Text 41",
  "title":"Śrīmad Bhāgavatam 8.11.41",
  "description":"Viśvāvasu and Parāvasu, the two chiefs of the Gandharvas, sang in great happiness. The kettledrums of the demigods sounded, and the Apsarās danced in jubilation."

} —

SB 8.11.41

Text

gandharva-mukhyau jagatur
viśvāvasu-parāvasū
deva-dundubhayo nedur
nartakyo nanṛtur mudā

Synonyms

gandharva-mukhyau—the two chiefs of the Gandharvas; jagatuḥ—began to sing nice songs; viśvāvasu—named Viśvāvasu; parāvasū—named Parāvasu; deva-dundubhayaḥ—the kettledrums beaten by the demigods; neduḥ—made their sound; nartakyaḥ—the dancers known as Apsarās; nanṛtuḥ—began to dance; mudā—in great happiness.

Translation

Viśvāvasu and Parāvasu, the two chiefs of the Gandharvas, sang in great happiness. The kettledrums of the demigods sounded, and the Apsarās danced in jubilation.