Shloka 26

Matsya Purana — The Episode of Madhu and Kaiṭabha: Gunas

Devanagari script

तदिच्छामो वरं देव त्वत्तो ऽद्भुतम् अरिंदम अमोघदर्शनो ऽसि त्वं नमस्ते समितिंजय //

Transliteration

tadicchāmo varaṃ deva tvatto 'dbhutam ariṃdama amoghadarśano 'si tvaṃ namaste samitiṃjaya //

Translation

Therefore, O God, we desire from You a wondrous boon, O crusher of foes. Your vision never fails; salutations to You, O conqueror of battles.

Word by Word

• tad: therefore/that

• icchāmaḥ: we desire/we wish

• varam: a boon

• deva: O God/O Divine One

• tvattaḥ: from You

• adbhutam: wondrous/marvelous

• ariṃdama: O subduer of enemies

• amogha-darśanaḥ: one whose sight/vision is unfailing (whose perception never proves false)

• asi: you are

• tvam: you

• namaḥ te: salutations to you

• samitiṃ-jaya: O victor in battle/one who conquers in combat

Speaker

• Vaivasvata Manu (addressing Lord Matsya/Vishnu)

Entities Mentioned

• Lord Matsya
• Vaivasvata Manu

Tags

• Pralaya
• Boons
• Stuti
• Matsya-Avatara
• Manu

FAQs

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

It reflects Manu’s reliance on the infallible guidance of the Divine during the pralaya-related narrative, seeking a “wondrous boon” that ensures protection and right instruction amid cosmic upheaval.

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

Manu models ideal leadership and household ethics by approaching the Divine with humility, discernment, and praise—seeking rightful guidance (vara) rather than acting from fear or pride, a key Purāṇic standard for dharmic governance.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No direct Vāstu or temple-architecture rule appears in this verse; its ritual value is stotra-prayoga—devotional praise (namaste) used as a proper preface to requesting boons or divine instruction.