Shloka 63

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

Devanagari script

प्रतियातस्ततो ब्रह्मा ये च सर्वे महर्षयः और्वस्याग्नेः प्रभां ज्ञात्वा स्वां स्वां गतिमुपाश्रिताः //

Transliteration

pratiyātastato brahmā ye ca sarve maharṣayaḥ aurvasyāgneḥ prabhāṃ jñātvā svāṃ svāṃ gatimupāśritāḥ //

Translation

Then Brahmā, along with all the great sages, departed. Having recognized the blazing radiance of Aurva’s fire, each returned to his own destined abode and course.

Word by Word

• प्रतियातः: departed/returned

• ततः: then/thereupon

• ब्रह्मा: Brahmā

• ये: who

• च: and

• सर्वे: all

• महर्षयः: great seers

• और्वस्य: of Aurva

• अग्नेः: of the fire

• प्रभाम्: radiance/splendour

• ज्ञात्वा: having known/recognized

• स्वाम् स्वाम्: each his own

• गतिम्: path/abode/destination

• उपाश्रिताः: resorted to/entered/returned to

Speaker

• Sūta (Purāṇic narrator) recounting the episode (indirect narration within the Matsya Purāṇa’s dialogue framework)

Entities Mentioned

• Brahmā
• Maharṣis
• Aurva
• Aurva’s fire (Aurvāgni)

Tags

• Pralaya
• Rishis
• Brahma
• Tapas
• Purāṇic narrative

FAQs

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

It shows the post-crisis restoration of cosmic order: once the extraordinary, potentially world-affecting power (Aurva’s fire) is understood, Brahmā and the sages withdraw to their respective realms, indicating stabilization after a disruptive event.

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

The verse implies dharmic restraint and role-based conduct: even the highest beings return to their proper stations after assessing danger. For kings and householders, it mirrors the ethic of acting when necessary, then returning to one’s prescribed duties rather than pursuing uncontrolled power.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No direct Vāstu or temple-building rule is stated; however, the motif of recognizing and containing potent “fire/energy” aligns with ritual prudence—powerful forces are to be acknowledged, ritually managed, and then one resumes proper observances.