Shloka 14

Matsya Purana — Tārakāsura’s Austerity and Boon; Mobilization for War; Bṛhaspati’s Fourfold P...

Devanagari script

उद्विग्नाश्च सुराः सर्वे तपसा तस्य भीषिताः एतस्मिन्नन्तरे ब्रह्मा परमं तोषमागतः //

Transliteration

udvignāśca surāḥ sarve tapasā tasya bhīṣitāḥ etasminnantare brahmā paramaṃ toṣamāgataḥ //

Translation

All the gods became distressed, frightened by the power of his austerities; in the meantime, Brahmā attained the highest satisfaction (and was well pleased).

Word by Word

• udvignāḥ: agitated/distressed

• ca: and

• surāḥ: the gods (devas)

• sarve: all

• tapasā: by austerity/ascetic heat

• tasya: of him/of that (ascetic)

• bhīṣitāḥ: terrified/alarmed

• etasmin antare: in the meantime/at that interval

• brahmā: Lord Brahmā

• paramam: supreme/very great

• toṣam: satisfaction/pleasure

• āgataḥ: reached/attained

Speaker

• Sūta (narrative voice, reporting the episode)

Entities Mentioned

• Brahmā
• Surāḥ (Devas)

Tags

• Tapas
• Devas
• Brahmā
• Boons
• Puranic narrative

FAQs

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

This verse does not directly describe pralaya; it highlights the Puranic principle that intense tapas generates a cosmic potency that can unsettle the devas, prompting Brahmā’s intervention or approval.

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

Indirectly, it affirms that disciplined self-control (tapas) has real spiritual efficacy; for kings and householders in the Matsya Purana’s ethical framework, regulated vows, restraint, and dharmic observances are portrayed as powerful supports for order and merit.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu or temple-architecture rule appears in this verse; its ritual takeaway is the acknowledged potency of tapas as a sanctioned spiritual practice that draws divine attention and results.