Shloka 31

Matsya Purana — The Slaying of Tāraka: Skanda’s Śakti and the Victory of the Devas

Devanagari script

बह्वायुः सुभगः श्रीमान् कान्तिमाञ्छुभदर्शनः भूतेभ्यो निर्भयश्चापि सर्वदुःखविवर्जितः //

Transliteration

bahvāyuḥ subhagaḥ śrīmān kāntimāñchubhadarśanaḥ bhūtebhyo nirbhayaścāpi sarvaduḥkhavivarjitaḥ //

Translation

He becomes long-lived, fortunate, and prosperous—radiant and pleasing to behold; fearless among all beings as well, and completely free from every sorrow.

Word by Word

• bahu-āyuḥ: long-lived

• subhagaḥ: fortunate, auspicious, blessed

• śrīmān: possessing prosperity and dignity

• kāntimān: radiant, lustrous

• śubha-darśanaḥ: of pleasing/auspicious appearance

• bhūtebhyaḥ: among/towards living beings

• nirbhayaḥ: fearless, free from fear

• ca api: and also

• sarva-duḥkha: all sorrow/suffering

• vivarjitaḥ: devoid of, completely free from

Speaker

• Sūta (narrator) conveying the phala-śruti in the Matsya Purāṇa discourse

Entities Mentioned

• Bhūtas (living beings)

Tags

• Phala-śruti
• Dharma
• Puṇya
• Protection
• Well-being

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe pralaya; it states the merit-result (phala) of righteous practice or sacred hearing—longevity, prosperity, fearlessness, and freedom from sorrow.

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

It frames dharmic life as yielding social and personal stability: a king/householder who upholds dharma gains auspiciousness, public confidence (fearlessness among beings), and a life less afflicted by distress.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No specific vāstu or temple rule is stated here; the verse functions as a general phala-śruti promising auspicious qualities as the outcome of approved religious observance.