Shloka 38

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

Devanagari script

ब्रह्मचर्ये स्थितं सत्यं ब्रह्मचर्ये स्थितं तपः ये स्थिता ब्रह्मचर्ये तु ब्राह्मणा दिवि संस्थिताः //

Transliteration

brahmacarye sthitaṃ satyaṃ brahmacarye sthitaṃ tapaḥ ye sthitā brahmacarye tu brāhmaṇā divi saṃsthitāḥ //

Translation

Truth is established in brahmacarya (celibate discipline); austerity too is established in brahmacarya. Those brāhmaṇas who remain steadfast in brahmacarya become firmly established in heaven.

Word by Word

• ब्रह्मचर्ये (brahmacarye): in brahmacarya, in celibate discipline

• स्थितम् (sthitam): established, grounded

• सत्यम् (satyam): truth, truthfulness

• तपः (tapaḥ): austerity, ascetic heat/discipline

• ये (ye): those who

• स्थिताः (sthitāḥ): abiding, steadfast

• तु (tu): indeed, moreover

• ब्राह्मणाः (brāhmaṇāḥ): brāhmaṇas, priestly sages

• दिवि (divi): in heaven, in the celestial realm

• संस्थिताः (saṃsthitāḥ): firmly stationed, well-established

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (teaching Vaivasvata Manu)

Entities Mentioned

• Brahmacarya
• Brāhmaṇa
• Satya
• Tapaḥ
• Svarga (Divi)

Tags

• Dharma
• Brahmacarya
• Brāhmaṇa-dharma
• Tapas
• Svarga

FAQs

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

This verse does not address pralaya directly; it teaches that moral and spiritual potency—truthfulness and austerity—are stabilized through brahmacarya, a principle that supports cosmic order (dharma) rather than describing dissolution.

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

While aimed at brāhmaṇas and the brahmacarya ideal, it guides kings and householders indirectly: governance and family life thrive when leaders uphold satya (truth) and tapas (self-restraint). Even without formal celibacy, disciplined control of senses is presented as the root of ethical authority.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No vastu or temple-building rule is stated here; ritually, it implies that vows of continence and self-restraint strengthen truthfulness and austerity, which are foundational qualifications for effective mantra-japa, yajña performance, and priestly integrity.