Shloka 45

Matsya Purana — The Pushkara Manifestation

Devanagari script

सुपर्वाणं बृहत्कान्तिः साध्या लोकनमस्कृताः वासवानुगता देवी जनयामास वै सुरान् //

Transliteration

suparvāṇaṃ bṛhatkāntiḥ sādhyā lokanamaskṛtāḥ vāsavānugatā devī janayāmāsa vai surān //

Translation

The goddess—attended by Vāsava (Indra)—gave birth to the gods: Suparvāṇa, Bṛhatkānti, the Sādhyas, and the Lokanamaskṛtas.

Word by Word

• देवी: the goddess

• वासवानुगता: accompanied/followed by Vāsava (Indra)

• जनयामास: gave birth/produced

• वै: indeed

• सुरान्: the gods

• सुपर्वाणम्: Suparvāṇa (a divine being/group-name)

• बृहत्कान्तिः: Bṛhatkānti (a divine being/group-name, 'great splendor')

• साध्याः: the Sādhyas (a class of deities)

• लोकनमस्कृताः: 'those revered by the worlds' (a class of revered divine beings)

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (Vishnu) narrating to Vaivasvata Manu (contextual speaker attribution for this genealogical section)

Entities Mentioned

• Vāsava (Indra)
• Devī (Goddess)
• Sādhyas
• Suparvāṇa
• Bṛhatkānti
• Lokanamaskṛtas
• Suras (Devas)

Tags

• Manvantara
• Deva-genealogy
• Creation
• Puranic cosmology
• Divine lineages

FAQs

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

It reflects creation (sarga) themes rather than Pralaya: the verse lists divine classes born from a goddess, indicating orderly emanation of deva-groups in cosmic genealogy.

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

Indirectly, it supports the Matsya Purana’s dharmic worldview: kings and householders are urged to honor devas and uphold ritual order, since deva lineages (like the Sādhyas) are foundational to sacrifice and cosmic governance.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No direct Vāstu rule is stated; ritually, the mention of Sādhyas and revered deva-groups aligns with Purāṇic sacrificial frameworks where specific deity-classes are invoked and honored in yajñas and daily worship.