Shloka 11

Matsya Purana — The Legend of Acchodā: Pitṛloka

Devanagari script

इदम् ऊचुर् महाभागाः प्रसादशुभया गिरा दिवि दिव्यशरीरेण यत् किंचित् क्रियते बुधैः //

Transliteration

idam ūcur mahābhāgāḥ prasādaśubhayā girā divi divyaśarīreṇa yat kiṃcit kriyate budhaiḥ //

Translation

Thus spoke those noble ones, with gracious and auspicious words: “In heaven, whatever is done by the wise is accomplished through a divine body.”

Word by Word

• idam: this

• ūcuḥ: they said/spoke

• mahābhāgāḥ: the greatly fortunate/noble ones

• prasāda-śubhayā: with gracious (prasāda) and auspicious (śubhā) [quality]

• girā: by speech/words

• divi: in heaven

• divya-śarīreṇa: by/through a divine body

• yat kiṃcit: whatever, anything at all

• kriyate: is done/is performed

• budhaiḥ: by the wise/learned.

Speaker

• Narrator (Purāṇic voice; likely Sūta conveying the account of revered beings)

Entities Mentioned

• Mahābhāgāḥ
• Budhāḥ
• Divi (Svarga/Devaloka)

Tags

• Devaloka
• Auspicious speech
• Merit
• Cosmology
• Purāṇic ethics

FAQs

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

It does not directly describe Pralaya; it highlights a cosmological principle about Devaloka—actions of the wise are effected through a “divine body,” implying refined existence and karmic fruition in heavenly realms.

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

It underscores the power of prasāda-śubha vāk (gracious, auspicious speech). For kings and householders, right speech is a dharmic discipline that supports righteous action and favorable outcomes.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No direct Vāstu or temple-building rule appears here; the ritual takeaway is the emphasis on auspicious, grace-filled speech—an important quality in mantra-recitation, blessings, and formal rites.