Shloka 54

Matsya Purana — Inquiry into Taraka’s Slaying and the Prelude to Guha

Devanagari script

करिष्ये त्वद्वचो देव एष मुक्तः शतक्रतुः तपसे मे रतिर्देव निर्विघ्नं चैव मे भवेत् //

Transliteration

kariṣye tvadvaco deva eṣa muktaḥ śatakratuḥ tapase me ratirdeva nirvighnaṃ caiva me bhavet //

Translation

O Lord, I shall do as You command. Thus is Śatakratu (Indra) released. O Deva, may my delight be in austerity, and may my undertaking indeed be free from obstacles.

Word by Word

• करिष्ये: I shall do/perform

• त्वद्वचः: your word/command

• देव: O Lord/O Deva

• एषः: thus/this one

• मुक्तः: released/freed

• शतक्रतुः: Śatakratu (Indra, performer of a hundred sacrifices)

• तपसे: for austerity/penance

• मे: for me/my

• रतिः: delight/attachment

• देव: O Deva

• निर्विघ्नम्: without obstacles

• च एव: and indeed

• मे: for me

• भवेत्: may it be/let it become.

Speaker

• Indra (Śatakratu), addressing a higher Deva (likely Lord Vishnu/Matsya in the Purana’s overarching divine instruction frame)

Entities Mentioned

• Indra (Śatakratu)

Tags

• Tapas
• Dharma
• Obstacles (Vighna)
• Divine command
• Deva dialogue

FAQs

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

This verse does not directly describe pralaya; it emphasizes obedience to divine instruction and the wish that spiritual austerity proceed without impediments—an inner discipline theme rather than cosmic dissolution.

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

It models dharmic conduct: following righteous counsel (tvad-vacaḥ) and undertaking disciplined practice (tapas) while praying for nirvighna (obstacle-free) completion—principles applicable to rulers and householders in fulfilling vows and responsibilities.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No explicit Vāstu or temple-architecture rule appears here; ritually, it reflects the standard Purāṇic posture of undertaking a vow/discipline under divine sanction and seeking nirvighna (freedom from obstacles), a common prerequisite sentiment for rites and observances.