Shloka 17

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

Devanagari script

इत्युक्तस्तारको दैत्यः प्रणम्यात्मभुवं विभुम् उवाच प्राञ्जलिर्भूत्वा प्रणतः पृथुविक्रमः //

Transliteration

ityuktastārako daityaḥ praṇamyātmabhuvaṃ vibhum uvāca prāñjalirbhūtvā praṇataḥ pṛthuvikramaḥ //

Translation

Thus addressed, the Daitya Tāraka—of great prowess—bowed to the self-born Lord (Brahmā). With folded hands and reverence, he then spoke.

Word by Word

• iti: thus

• uktaḥ: having been spoken to/addressed

• tārakaḥ: Tāraka (proper name)

• daityaḥ: a Daitya (demon/Asura clan)

• praṇamya: having bowed/prostrated

• ātmabhuvam: to the Self-born (Brahmā)

• vibhum: the mighty one, the all-powerful lord

• uvāca: said/spoke

• prāñjaliḥ: with hands joined in añjali (folded hands)

• bhūtvā: having become/assuming (that posture)

• praṇataḥ: bowed, submissive

• pṛthu-vikramaḥ: broad/vast in valor, of great prowess.

Speaker

• Tāraka (the Daitya)

Entities Mentioned

• Tāraka
• Brahmā (Ātmabhū)

Tags

• Daitya episode
• Brahmā
• Supplication
• Dialogue framing
• Puranic narrative

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe pralaya directly; it frames a petition scene where Tāraka respectfully approaches the self-born Brahmā, a common setup for later cosmic consequences in Purāṇic narratives.

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

Indirectly, it models proper conduct in speech: approaching a superior with humility (praṇāma) and respectful posture (añjali) before making a request—an etiquette echoed in dharma teachings for householders and rulers.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu or temple rule is stated here; the ritual takeaway is the devotional/ceremonial gesture of añjali and praṇāma before addressing a deity or revered authority.