Shloka 45

Matsya Purana — Vishnu’s Names Across Yugas and the Gods’ Refuge During the Tārakāmaya War

Devanagari script

जिता मे दानवाः सर्वे त्रैलोक्यं परिगृह्यताम् ते तस्य सत्यसंधस्य विष्णोर्वाक्येन तोषिताः //

Transliteration

jitā me dānavāḥ sarve trailokyaṃ parigṛhyatām te tasya satyasaṃdhasya viṣṇorvākyena toṣitāḥ //

Translation

“All the Dānavas have been conquered by me; let the three worlds be taken under (your) dominion.” Thus, they were satisfied by the words of that truth-bound Viṣṇu.

Word by Word

• jitāḥ: conquered/defeated

• me: by me

• dānavāḥ: the Danavas (a class of Asuras)

• sarve: all

• trailokyam: the three worlds

• parigṛhyatām: let it be seized/accepted/ruled over

• te: they

• tasya: of him

• satya-saṃdhasya: of the one firm in truth/true to his vow

• viṣṇoḥ: of Vishnu

• vākyena: by (his) statement/words

• toṣitāḥ: satisfied/appeased

Speaker

• Narrator (Puranic narrator reporting Vishnu’s assurance; likely Sūta conveying the episode)

Entities Mentioned

• Danavas
• Vishnu
• Trailokya (Three Worlds)

Tags

• Vishnu
• Deva-Asura
• Satya
• Kingship
• CosmicRule

FAQs

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

It does not describe Pralaya directly; it emphasizes cosmic governance—who holds authority over the three worlds—maintained through Viṣṇu’s truthful vow.

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

The key ethic is satya-saṃdhi (steadfast truthfulness): legitimate rule and social stability depend on keeping one’s word, just as Viṣṇu’s promise pacifies opponents and restores order.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No explicit Vāstu or ritual rule appears in this verse; its takeaway is ideological—authority should be grounded in truth and covenant, a principle that later supports dharmic governance and temple-state patronage.