Shloka 73

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

Devanagari script

तस्मिंस्तु व्युत्थिते दैत्ये निर्वीर्यैषा न संशयः शापो ह्यस्याः पुरा दत्तः सृष्टा येनैव तेजसा //

Transliteration

tasmiṃstu vyutthite daitye nirvīryaiṣā na saṃśayaḥ śāpo hyasyāḥ purā dattaḥ sṛṣṭā yenaiva tejasā //

Translation

But when that Daitya rose up, she became powerless—of this there is no doubt; for a curse had formerly been laid upon her by the very one whose spiritual brilliance (tejas) had brought her into being.

Word by Word

• tasmin: in that (situation)/when that

• tu: but

• vyutthite: having risen/standing up/after rising

• daitye: the Daitya (demon)

• nirvīryā: without strength/powerless

• eṣā: this woman/this one

• na saṃśayaḥ: no doubt

• śāpaḥ: curse

• hi: indeed/for

• asyāḥ: of her

• purā: formerly/previously

• dattaḥ: given/uttered

• sṛṣṭā: created/brought forth

• yena eva: by whom alone/by the very one who

• tejasā: by (spiritual) splendor, ascetic power, radiance

Speaker

• Likely Sūta (Purāṇic narrator) recounting the episode within the Matsya Purana’s dialogue frame

Entities Mentioned

• Daitya
• Śāpa (curse)
• Tejas (ascetic/spiritual power)

Tags

• Śāpa
• Daitya
• Tejas
• Mythology
• Karmic consequence

FAQs

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

It does not describe Pralaya directly; it highlights a Purāṇic causal law: tejas can create, and a prior śāpa can nullify power at the decisive moment.

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

It underscores accountability: past deeds and authoritative pronouncements (śāpa/vara) bear fruit later—encouraging restraint, ethical conduct, and respect for ascetics and dharma to avoid ruinous consequences.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu or temple rule is stated; the ritual takeaway is the doctrinal importance of mantra/utterance-backed śāpa and the potency of tejas in shaping outcomes.