Shloka 30

Matsya Purana — War of Devas and Asuras; Birth of Aurva Fire; Countering Tamasī Māyā through ...

Devanagari script

तत्र वर्तस्व वंशाय वर्धयात्मानम् आत्मना त्वया धर्मो ऽर्जितस्तेन द्वितीयां कुरु वै तनुम् //

Transliteration

tatra vartasva vaṃśāya vardhayātmānam ātmanā tvayā dharmo 'rjitastena dvitīyāṃ kuru vai tanum //

Translation

Therefore, abide there for the sake of the lineage; strengthen yourself by your own self-discipline. Since you have earned dharma, by that merit indeed make for yourself a second embodiment (a renewed life/continuation).

Word by Word

• tatra: there/therefore

• vartasva: remain, abide, conduct yourself

• vaṃśāya: for the lineage/dynasty

• vardhaya: increase, strengthen

• ātmānam: yourself

• ātmanā: by the self/through one’s own effort

• tvayā: by you

• dharmaḥ: righteousness, sacred duty, merit

• arjitaḥ: acquired, earned

• tena: by that (merit)

• dvitīyām: second

• kuru: make, bring about

• vai: indeed, surely

• tanum: body, form, embodiment

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (Vishnu) instructing Vaivasvata Manu

Entities Mentioned

• Vaṃśa (dynastic lineage)
• Dharma

Tags

• Dynasties
• Dharma
• Kingship
• Self-discipline
• Puranic ethics

FAQs

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

It does not describe Pralaya directly; instead it emphasizes post-crisis continuity—preserving the lineage and renewing life through the power of earned dharma.

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

It frames lineage-preservation as a duty: remain steadfast, cultivate inner discipline, and let dharma acquired through right conduct become the force that sustains family and social order.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vastu or ritual procedure is specified; the verse is ethical and dynastic, focusing on dharma as the sustaining ‘power’ behind renewal and continuity.