Shloka 62

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

Devanagari script

तच्छ्रुत्वा देवराजस्तु निमीलितविलोचनः बृहस्पतिमुवाचेदं वाक्यं काले महाभुजः //

Transliteration

tacchrutvā devarājastu nimīlitavilocanaḥ bṛhaspatimuvācedaṃ vākyaṃ kāle mahābhujaḥ //

Translation

Hearing that, the king of the gods—his eyes gently closed in contemplation—spoke these timely words to Bṛhaspati, the mighty-armed one.

Word by Word

• tat: that

• śrutvā: having heard

• deva-rājaḥ: the king of the gods (Indra)

• tu: indeed/then

• nimīlita-vilocanaḥ: with eyes closed (in reflection)

• bṛhaspatim: to Bṛhaspati

• uvāca: said/spoke

• idam: this

• vākyam: statement/words

• kāle: at the proper time, timely

• mahā-bhujaḥ: mighty-armed (epithet of Indra)

Speaker

• Indra (Devarāja)

Entities Mentioned

• Indra (Devarāja)
• Bṛhaspati

Tags

• Devas
• Counsel
• Rajadharma
• Decision-making
• Guru-śiṣya dialogue

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss pralaya directly; it frames a reflective, counsel-seeking moment where Indra prepares to speak, emphasizing deliberation rather than cosmology.

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

It models rajadharma: a leader should pause, reflect (nimīlita-vilocanaḥ), consult a qualified advisor (Bṛhaspati), and speak only what is timely and appropriate (kāle).

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No explicit vāstu or ritual rule appears in this line; its practical takeaway is the broader dharmic principle of ‘right timing’ (kāla) and disciplined speech before any action, including rites or building decisions.