Shloka 71

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

Devanagari script

एवमस्त्विति तां गृह्य प्रणम्य मुनिपुंगवम् जगाम त्रिदिवं हृष्टः कृतार्थो दानवेश्वरः //

Transliteration

evamastviti tāṃ gṛhya praṇamya munipuṃgavam jagāma tridivaṃ hṛṣṭaḥ kṛtārtho dānaveśvaraḥ //

Translation

Saying, “So be it,” and accepting her, the lord of the Dānavas bowed to that foremost of sages, then departed joyfully for Tridiva (heaven), his purpose fulfilled.

Word by Word

• evam astu iti: “so be it”

• tām: her

• gṛhya: having taken/accepted

• praṇamya: having bowed down

• muni-puṅgavam: the foremost of sages

• jagāma: went/departed

• tri-divam: to Tridiva, heaven

• hṛṣṭaḥ: delighted, joyful

• kṛta-arthaḥ: having accomplished his aim, successful

• dānava-īśvaraḥ: the lord of the Dānavas (Danava king).

Speaker

• Narrator (Purāṇic narrative voice; traditionally Sūta speaking to the sages, relaying the episode)

Entities Mentioned

• Danava king (Dānaveśvara)
• Foremost sage (Munipuṅgava)
• Tridiva (Svarga/Heaven)

Tags

• Danava
• Boons
• Sage-blessing
• Svarga
• Puranic narrative

FAQs

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

Nothing directly about Pralaya is stated here; the verse instead highlights a narrative closure where the Danava king, having achieved his aim, departs for heaven after honoring a sage.

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

It models the dharmic ethic of humility and gratitude: even a powerful ruler should honor learned sages (praṇāma) after receiving counsel or success, recognizing spiritual authority as superior to mere power.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu or temple-architecture rule is mentioned; the ritual takeaway is the act of respectful prostration (praṇamya) to a sage as a normative Purāṇic gesture of reverence after obtaining a boon or permission.