Shloka 67

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

Devanagari script

तन्मां पश्य समापन्नं तवैवाराधने रतम् यदि सीदेन्मुनिश्रेष्ठ तवैव स्यात्पराजयः //

Transliteration

tanmāṃ paśya samāpannaṃ tavaivārādhane ratam yadi sīdenmuniśreṣṭha tavaiva syātparājayaḥ //

Translation

So look upon me—one who has come to you for refuge, devoted solely to your worship. If I were to fall into ruin, O best of sages, that would indeed be your defeat.

Word by Word

• tat: therefore/so

• mām: me

• paśya: look upon/consider/protect (lit. see)

• samāpannam: one who has come into (your) presence, one who has resorted (for refuge)

• tava eva: yours alone/only to you

• ārādhane: in worship/propitiation/service

• ratam: engaged, devoted

• yadi: if

• sīdet: should sink/falter/perish

• muni-śreṣṭha: O best of sages

• tava eva: yours indeed

• syāt: would be

• parājayaḥ: defeat, discomfiture.

Speaker

• A supplicant/devotee addressing a great sage (muniśreṣṭha) in a dialogic narrative frame

Entities Mentioned

• Muni (best of sages)

Tags

• Bhakti
• Sharanagati
• Dharma
• Guru-Disciple
• Protection

FAQs

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

It does not directly describe pralaya; instead, it expresses the devotional logic of refuge—implying that in times of crisis a devotee relies on the protector’s power and compassion.

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

It reinforces dharma as responsibility: just as a sage is urged to protect one who has taken refuge, a king/householder is expected to protect dependents and those who seek shelter, treating their welfare as a matter of honor and duty.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu or iconographic rule is stated; the ritual emphasis is on ārādhana (worship/service) and the principle that sincere devotion calls for protective grace from the one worshipped or revered.