Shloka 34

Matsya Purana — Saptamī Sacred Bath and the Mṛtavatsābhiṣeka Rite for Pacifying Misfortune an...

Devanagari script

रक्षन्तु सर्वे दुष्टेभ्यो वरदाः सन्तु सर्वदा एवमादीनि वाक्यानि वदन्तं पूजयेद्गुरुम् //

Transliteration

rakṣantu sarve duṣṭebhyo varadāḥ santu sarvadā evamādīni vākyāni vadantaṃ pūjayedgurum //

Translation

“May all the deities protect (you) from the wicked; may they ever remain bestowers of boons.” One should honor and worship the guru who utters such words and similar auspicious blessings.

Word by Word

• rakṣantu: may (they) protect

• sarve: all (deities/guardians)

• duṣṭebhyaḥ: from the wicked/evil-doers

• varadāḥ: givers of boons

• santu: may they be/remain

• sarvadā: always

• evam-ādīni: such and similar

• vākyāni: statements/utterances

• vadantam: speaking/uttering

• pūjayet: one should worship/honor

• gurum: the guru/teacher

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (in instruction to Vaivasvata Manu, within dharma-teaching context)

Tags

• Dharma
• Guru
• Ācāra
• Benedictions
• Protection

FAQs

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

This verse does not address pralaya directly; it focuses on dharmic conduct—seeking divine protection and honoring the guru who pronounces auspicious blessings.

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

It underscores a core duty of rulers and householders alike: reverence for teachers and brahminical counsel, and valuing protective, benevolent speech that promotes social order and well-being.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No vastu or temple-building rule is stated; the ritual takeaway is the importance of āśīrvāda (benediction) and honoring the officiant/teacher who recites protective, auspicious formulas.