Shloka 45

Matsya Purana — Mahāgaurī’s Entry

Devanagari script

ततस्तां कृत्तिका ऊचुर् विधास्यामो ऽस्य वै वयम् उत्तमान्युत्तमाङ्गानि यद्येवं तु भविष्यति //

Transliteration

tatastāṃ kṛttikā ūcur vidhāsyāmo 'sya vai vayam uttamānyuttamāṅgāni yadyevaṃ tu bhaviṣyati //

Translation

Then the Kṛttikās said to her: “Indeed, we shall provide for him the finest and most excellent limbs—if this is truly what is to happen.”

Word by Word

• tataḥ: then

• tāṃ: to her/that (woman)

• kṛttikāḥ: the Kṛttikās (Pleiades nymphs)

• ūcuḥ: said

• vidhāsyāmaḥ: we shall arrange/provide/ordain

• asya: for him/of him (the child)

• vai: indeed

• vayam: we

• uttamāni: best, excellent (things)

• uttamāṅgāni: excellent limbs/body-parts, noble members

• yadi: if

• evaṃ: thus, in this way

• tu: indeed/then

• bhaviṣyati: it will be, it is destined to occur

Speaker

• The Kṛttikās

Entities Mentioned

• Kṛttikās

Tags

• Skanda
• Divine Nurturing
• Mythic Narrative
• Protection
• Deva-Katha

FAQs

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

This verse is not about Pralaya; it portrays divine guardians (the Kṛttikās) resolving to ensure a child’s well-being by “providing the finest limbs,” emphasizing protection and destined unfolding rather than cosmic dissolution.

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

By analogy, it reinforces the ethical ideal of guardianship: just as the Kṛttikās vow to secure the child’s best development, a king/householder should actively provide protection, nourishment, and the “best conditions” for dependents, aligning with Purāṇic dharma of care.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No direct Vāstu or ritual procedure is stated; however, the phrase “uttamāṅgāni” (excellent limbs) echoes Purāṇic concern for ideal form and completeness—an idea that later informs iconographic and temple-craft standards in the Matsya Purana’s technical sections.