Shloka 17

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

Devanagari script

एवं स्तुतो विरिञ्चिस्तु प्रसादं परमं गतः अमरान्वरदेनाह वामहस्तेन निर्दिशन् //

Transliteration

evaṃ stuto viriñcistu prasādaṃ paramaṃ gataḥ amarānvaradenāha vāmahastena nirdiśan //

Translation

Thus praised, Viriñci (Brahmā) attained supreme graciousness; then, as the granter of boons, he addressed the immortals, indicating his intent with his left hand.

Word by Word

• evaṁ: thus

• stutaḥ: praised

• viriñciḥ: Viriñci (Brahmā)

• tu: indeed

• prasādam: grace, favor

• paramam: supreme

• gataḥ: having attained

• amarān: the immortals (devas)

• vara-da: giver of boons

• enāha (vara-denāha): then spoke (as the boon-giver)

• vāma-hastena: with the left hand

• nirdiśan: pointing out, indicating, gesturing.

Speaker

• Sūta (narrator) / Purāṇic narrator describing Brahmā’s response

Entities Mentioned

• Brahma (Viriñci)
• Amaras (Devas)

Tags

• Brahma
• Boons
• Devas
• Stuti
• Cosmic order

FAQs

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

Indirectly, it highlights a key Purāṇic principle: cosmic governance proceeds through divine favor (prasāda) and boons (vara). Such boon-granting moments often set up later events in creation and restoration cycles.

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

It reinforces the ethical idea that rightful outcomes follow reverence and proper praise (stuti) offered to legitimate authority; for kings and householders, it models humility, gratitude, and seeking guidance through dharmic conduct rather than force.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

Ritually, it reflects the stuti → prasāda → vara sequence common in pūjā and yajña contexts. The gesture of indicating with the hand can be read as a formal sign of initiation of instruction or boon-bestowal, though no specific Vāstu rule is stated in this verse.