Shloka 8

Matsya Purana — Maya’s Nectar-Reservoir in Tripura and the Revival of the Slain in the Tripur...

Devanagari script

बिभेमि नेन्द्राद्धि यमाद् वरुणान्न च वित्तपात् स्वामी चैषां तु देवानां दुर्जयः स महेश्वरः //

Transliteration

bibhemi nendrāddhi yamād varuṇānna ca vittapāt svāmī caiṣāṃ tu devānāṃ durjayaḥ sa maheśvaraḥ //

Translation

I do not fear Indra, nor Yama, nor Varuṇa, nor even the loss of wealth; for the Lord of these very gods—invincible—is Mahādeva, Maheśvara.

Word by Word

• bibhemi: I fear

• na: not

• indrāt: from Indra

• hi: indeed

• yamāt: from Yama

• varuṇāt: from Varuṇa

• na ca: nor

• vitta-pāt: fall/loss of wealth

• svāmī: master, lord

• ca: and

• eṣām: of these

• tu: indeed/but

• devānām: of the gods

• durjayaḥ: hard to conquer, invincible

• sa: he

• maheśvaraḥ: Maheśvara (Śiva).

Speaker

• A devotee/narratorial voice praising Maheshvara (within Suta-style Purana narration)

Entities Mentioned

• Indra
• Yama
• Varuna
• Maheshvara (Shiva/Mahadeva)

Tags

• Shaiva
• Stuti
• Fearlessness
• Devas
• Bhakti

FAQs

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

It does not describe Pralaya directly; instead it teaches theological hierarchy—Maheshvara is portrayed as the unconquerable lord even over cosmic administrators like Indra, Yama, and Varuṇa.

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

It frames fearlessness as a dharmic virtue: a king or householder should not be destabilized by fear of punishment, fate, or financial loss, but should anchor conduct in devotion and righteous reliance on the highest divine authority.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu or temple-building rule is stated; the ritual takeaway is devotional—recalling Maheśvara as supreme is presented as a source of protection and inner steadiness.