Matsya Purana — The Tale of Brahmadatta: Past-life Memory, Shloka 15

Devanagari script

सर्वसत्त्वरुतज्ञं मे देहि योगिनमात्मजम् एवमस्त्विति विश्वात्मा तमाह परमेश्वरः //

Transliteration

sarvasattvarutajñaṃ me dehi yoginamātmajam evamastviti viśvātmā tamāha parameśvaraḥ //

Translation

„Gewähre mir einen Sohn, der ein Yogi ist und die Rufe und Sprache aller Wesen versteht.“ So angeredet, erwiderte der Höchste Herr—die Seele des Universums—: „So sei es.“

Word by Word

• सर्व-सत्त्व-रुत-ज्ञम्: knower of the sounds/cries of all living beings

• मे: to me/for me

• देहि: grant (imperative)

• योगिनम्: a yogin, one established in yoga

• आत्मजम्: son, offspring

• एवम् अस्तु इति: “let it be so”

• विश्वात्मा: the universal Self

• तम्: to him

• आह: said

• परमेश्वरः: the Supreme Lord

Speaker

• Parameśvara (the Supreme Lord, Viśvātmā)

Entities Mentioned

• Parameśvara
• Viśvātmā
• Yogin (as the desired son)

Tags

• Boons
• Yoga
• Divine Grace
• Manvantara Themes
• Puranic Dialogue

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe Pralaya directly; it highlights divine governance through boons—showing the Supreme Lord’s role as Viśvātmā who sanctions outcomes in the cosmic order that later frames Manvantara and Pralaya narratives.

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

It reflects the ideal of seeking progeny endowed with spiritual discipline and compassion—implying that rulers/householders should desire heirs who are self-controlled (yogin) and sensitive to all beings, supporting dharmic governance and non-harm.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu or temple-building rule is stated; the ritual takeaway is the efficacy of petitioning the Supreme Lord for a boon and the doctrinal emphasis on yoga as a valued qualification.