Shloka 123

Matsya Purana — Yadu Lineage

Devanagari script

तेजसा च सुरान्सर्वांस् त्वमेको ऽभिभविष्यसि यच्चाभिलषितं ब्रह्मन् विद्यते भृगुनन्दन //

Transliteration

tejasā ca surānsarvāṃs tvameko 'bhibhaviṣyasi yaccābhilaṣitaṃ brahman vidyate bhṛgunandana //

Translation

By your spiritual radiance (tejas), you alone will surpass all the gods; and whatever you desire, O Brahman—O delight of Bhṛgu’s line—shall indeed be fulfilled.

Word by Word

• tejasā: by (your) radiance/splendour

• ca: and

• surān sarvān: all the gods (devas)

• tvam: you

• ekaḥ: alone

• abhibhaviṣyasi: will overcome/surpass

• yat: whatever

• ca: and

• abhilaṣitam: desired/wished for

• brahman: O Brahman/O sage

• vidyate: exists/is granted/comes to be

• bhṛgu-nandana: O descendant/delight of Bhṛgu

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (Viṣṇu) addressing Vaivasvata Manu (honorifically linked here with Bhṛgu’s lineage epithet in the received text)

Entities Mentioned

• Suras (Devas)
• Brahman (sage addressed)
• Bhṛgu (lineage reference)
• Lord Matsya
• Vaivasvata Manu

Tags

• Pralaya
• Matsya-Avatara
• Boons
• Tapas-Tejas
• Divine Assurance

FAQs

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

It reflects the pralaya-episode motif where the Divine reassures the chosen protector/sage that, through tejas (spiritual potency), he will be empowered beyond ordinary cosmic authorities (even devas) to accomplish the divinely mandated task during/after dissolution.

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

It underscores that true authority is grounded in dharma and inner discipline (tejas). A ruler/householder who follows dharma and restraint gains the capacity to protect others and successfully fulfill rightful aims, rather than relying merely on worldly power.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No direct Vāstu or temple-building rule appears in this verse; its ritual takeaway is the Purāṇic principle that tapas/tejas obtained through disciplined practice and proper rites empowers successful completion of sacred responsibilities.