Shloka 27

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

Devanagari script

एवमुक्ताः सुरास्तेन ब्रह्मणा ब्रह्ममूर्तिना वाचां प्रधानभूतत्वान् मारुतं तमचोदयन् //

Transliteration

evamuktāḥ surāstena brahmaṇā brahmamūrtinā vācāṃ pradhānabhūtatvān mārutaṃ tamacodayan //

Translation

Thus addressed by Brahmā—who bore the very form of Brahman—the gods, recognizing the Wind (Vāyu) as foremost among the powers of speech, urged him onward to act.

Word by Word

• evam: thus

• uktāḥ: spoken to/addressed

• surāḥ: the gods

• tena: by him/that one

• brahmaṇā: by Brahmā

• brahma-mūrtinā: having the form/embodiment of Brahman

• vācām: of speech/utterance

• pradhāna-bhūtatvāt: because of being primary/foremost in nature

• mārutam: the Wind-god, Vāyu (Maruta)

• tam: him

• acodayan: they impelled/urged/exhorted.

Speaker

• Narratorial voice (Sūta tradition), describing the gods’ response in the episode

Entities Mentioned

• Brahma
• Vayu (Maruta)
• Devas (Suras)
• Vāk (Speech, implied)

Tags

• Creation
• CosmicFunctions
• VedicSpeech
• Devas
• Brahma

FAQs

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

It reflects cosmic administration during creation: Brahmā directs the gods, and Vāyu is highlighted as essential for speech/sound—an organizing principle of manifestation rather than a dissolution event.

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

Indirectly, it elevates disciplined speech as foundational: just as the gods rely on the primacy of Vāyu for effective utterance, rulers and householders are urged to govern conduct through truthful, measured, and purposeful speech.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No direct Vāstu rule is stated, but the verse supports ritual logic: mantra and recitation depend on Vāyu as the carrier of sound, making correct pronunciation and breath-control central to yajña and temple liturgy.