Shloka 27

Matsya Purana — Solar Dynasty Prelude: Vivasvān–Saṃjñā–Chāyā

Devanagari script

तस्मात्प्रसादं कुरु मे यद्यनुग्रहभागहम् अपनेष्यामि ते तेजो यन्त्रे कृत्वा दिवाकर //

Transliteration

tasmātprasādaṃ kuru me yadyanugrahabhāgaham apaneṣyāmi te tejo yantre kṛtvā divākara //

Translation

Therefore, be gracious to me, if I am indeed worthy of your favor. O Divākara (Sun), I shall draw away your radiance by fixing it within a yantra, a sacred device.

Word by Word

• तस्मात् (tasmāt): therefore

• प्रसादं (prasādaṃ): grace, favor

• कुरु (kuru): do, grant

• मे (me): to me

• यदि (yadi): if

• अनुग्रह-भाग् (anugraha-bhāg): a recipient/portioner of favor, worthy of grace

• अहम् (aham): I

• अपनेष्यामि (apaneṣyāmi): I will remove/draw away

• ते (te): your

• तेजः (tejaḥ): radiance, splendor, fiery energy

• यन्त्रे (yantre): in/within a yantra (ritual instrument/diagram/device)

• कृत्वा (kṛtvā): having placed/made (it)

• दिवाकर (divākara): O Sun, maker of the day

Speaker

• Vaivasvata Manu (addressing Divakara, the Sun)

Entities Mentioned

• Divakara (Surya)

Tags

• Pralaya
• Manu
• Surya
• Yantra
• Ritual-Technology

FAQs

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

It reflects a crisis-time devotional posture: Manu seeks divine favor and proposes a ritual-technical act (binding/withdrawing “tejas” into a yantra), consistent with Purāṇic themes where cosmic forces are regulated through dharma and sacred means during upheaval.

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

It models responsible leadership: rather than acting arrogantly, Manu asks for grace and frames his intended action as disciplined, sanctioned, and protective—an ethical ideal for rulers/householders who must manage powerful forces through restraint and reverence.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

The key term is “yantra,” implying sacred geometry/instrumentation used to contain or channel power (tejas). This aligns with later Vastu/ritual logic where diagrams and devices regulate energies for protection, consecration, and controlled potency.