Shloka 20

Matsya Purana — Skanda’s Consecration

Devanagari script

इत्युक्तास्तु सुरास्तेन प्रोचुः प्रणतमौलयः सर्व एव महात्मानं गुहं तद्गतमानसाः //

Transliteration

ityuktāstu surāstena procuḥ praṇatamaulayaḥ sarva eva mahātmānaṃ guhaṃ tadgatamānasāḥ //

Translation

Thus addressed by him, all the gods—bowing their heads—spoke to the great-souled Guha, their minds wholly fixed upon him.

Word by Word

• iti-uktāḥ: thus spoken to/so addressed

• tu: then/indeed

• surāḥ: the gods (devas)

• tena: by him

• procuḥ: spoke/said

• praṇata-maulayaḥ: with heads bowed in reverence

• sarva eva: all indeed

• mahātmānam: the great-souled one

• guham: Guha (Skanda/Kārttikeya)

• tad-gata-mānasāḥ: with minds absorbed in him / intent upon him

Speaker

• Narrator (Purāṇic narrator reporting the devas’ action)

Entities Mentioned

• Suras (Devas)
• Guha (Skanda/Kartikeya)

Tags

• Devotion
• Supplication
• Devas
• Skanda
• Puranic narrative

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe pralaya directly; it highlights a devotional/narrative moment where the gods, in reverence, approach and address Guha with concentrated minds.

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

It models dharmic conduct—humility, respectful speech, and single-pointed attention toward a worthy authority—virtues also expected of kings and householders when seeking counsel or performing religious duties.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu or temple-building rule is stated; the ritual takeaway is the etiquette of reverence (praṇata-mauli) and mental focus (tad-gata-manas) when approaching a deity or revered figure.