Shloka 24

Matsya Purana — The Dialogue of Kacha and Devayani: Dharma

Devanagari script

*देवा ऊचुः त्वं कचास्मद्धितं कर्म कृतवान्महदद्भुतम् न ते यशः प्रणशिता भागभाक्च भविष्यसि //

Transliteration

*devā ūcuḥ tvaṃ kacāsmaddhitaṃ karma kṛtavānmahadadbhutam na te yaśaḥ praṇaśitā bhāgabhākca bhaviṣyasi //

Translation

The gods said: “O Kaca, you have performed for our welfare a great and wondrous deed. Your fame will not perish, and you too shall become a rightful recipient of a share (of honor and reward).”

Word by Word

• devāḥ: the gods

• ūcuḥ: said

• tvam: you

• kaca: O Kaca

• asmat-hitam: beneficial to us / for our welfare

• karma: deed, act

• kṛtavān: have done, have performed

• mahat: great

• adbhutam: marvelous, wondrous

• na: not

• te: your

• yaśaḥ: fame, glory

• praṇaśyati: perishes, is destroyed

• bhāgabhāk: one who receives a share/portion (of reward, honor, offering)

• ca: and

• bhaviṣyasi: you will be

Speaker

• The Devas (Gods)

Entities Mentioned

• Devas
• Kaca

Tags

• Divine praise
• Merit (Punya)
• Fame (Yashas)
• Reward (Bhaga)
• Puranic ethics

FAQs

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

This verse does not directly describe pralaya; it emphasizes a dharmic principle within the broader Purana narrative: divine forces acknowledge and reward actions performed for cosmic welfare.

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

It teaches that selfless action done for the good of others (lokahita/asmat-hita) brings lasting reputation and rightful reward—an ethical guideline applicable to rulers and householders alike.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vastu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is specified in this verse; the focus is on praise, merit, and the assurance of an earned ‘share’ of honor or recompense.