Shloka 136

Matsya Purana — The Strategy to Defeat Tāraka: Pārvatī’s Birth

Devanagari script

उदैक्षन्नारदं देवी मुनिमद्भुतरूपिणम् एहि वत्सेति चाप्युक्ता ऋषिणा स्निग्धया गिरा //

Transliteration

udaikṣannāradaṃ devī munimadbhutarūpiṇam ehi vatseti cāpyuktā ṛṣiṇā snigdhayā girā //

Translation

The Goddess looked upon Nārada, the sage of wondrous form, and in a gentle, affectionate voice said, “Come, dear child.”

Word by Word

• उदैक्षत् (udaikṣat): looked upon, beheld

• नारदम् (nāradaṃ): Nārada

• देवी (devī): the Goddess

• मुनिम् (munim): the sage

• अद्भुत-रूपिणम् (adbhuta-rūpiṇam): of marvelous/wondrous appearance

• एहि (ehi): come

• वत्स (vatsa): dear child, beloved one

• इति (iti): thus

• च (ca): and

• अपि (api): also/indeed

• उक्ता (uktā): said/spoke

• ऋषिणा (ṛṣiṇā): by the sage / to the sage (contextually, spoken with reference to the sage)

• स्निग्धया (snigdhayā): affectionate, tender

• गिरा (girā): speech, voice

Speaker

• The Goddess (Devī)

Entities Mentioned

• Devī
• Nārada

Tags

• Bhakti
• Sage-Visit
• Divine-Dialogue
• Hospitality
• Puranic-Narrative

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe Pralaya directly; it highlights a devotional-narrative moment where Devī graciously receives Nārada, setting a tone for subsequent teachings rather than cosmology.

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

It reflects the dharmic ideal of honoring holy guests (ṛṣi/atithi) with warm words and respect—an ethical model relevant to householders and rulers who must uphold hospitality and reverence for spiritual authorities.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No explicit Vāstu or temple-rule detail appears in this verse; its ritual takeaway is the principle of auspicious reception (satkāra) and gentle speech as part of proper religious and social conduct.