Matsya Purana — Pitṛ Worlds, Shloka 7

Devanagari script

योगवन्तं सुरूपं च भर्तारं विजितेन्द्रियम् देहि देव प्रसन्नस्त्वं पतिं मे वदतां वरम् //

Transliteration

yogavantaṃ surūpaṃ ca bhartāraṃ vijitendriyam dehi deva prasannastvaṃ patiṃ me vadatāṃ varam //

Translation

O Gott, sei gnädig: gewähre mir einen Gatten, der in yogischer Disziplin gefestigt, von schöner Gestalt und Herr seiner Sinne ist—den Besten unter denen, die weise zu sprechen vermögen.

Word by Word

• योगवन्तम् (yogavantam): endowed with yoga/spiritual discipline

• सुरूपम् (surūpam): well-formed, handsome

• च (ca): and

• भर्तारम् (bhartāram): husband, protector

• विजितेन्द्रियम् (vijitendriyam): one who has conquered the senses/self-controlled

• देहि (dehi): grant (imperative)

• देव (deva): O God

• प्रसन्नः (prasannaḥ): gracious, pleased

• त्वम् (tvam): you

• पतिम् (patim): husband

• मे (me): for me

• वदताम् (vadatām): of speakers/among those who speak (eloquently, wisely)

• वरम् (varam): the best, excellent.

Speaker

• A devotee/maiden supplicant (seeking a boon from the Deva)

Tags

• Dharma
• Householder ideals
• Prayer
• Self-control
• Virtues

FAQs

What does this verse reveal about the creation or dissolution (Pralaya)?

This verse does not address pralaya or cosmology; it focuses on personal dharma—praying for a spouse marked by yoga, good form, and sense-mastery.

How does this verse relate to the duties of a King or Householder?

It sets a household ideal: the worthy husband is self-controlled (vijitendriya), disciplined (yogavant), and capable of wise speech—qualities that also mirror the virtues expected in leadership and righteous governance.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vastu or temple-architecture rule is stated here; the ritual element is the act of supplication (prayer for a boon) emphasizing inner qualifications rather than external construction.