Matsya Purana — The Dialogue of Kacha and Devayani: Dharma, Shloka 2

Devanagari script

*देवयान्युवाच ऋषेर् अङ्गिरसः पौत्र वृत्तेनाभिजनेन च भ्राजसे विद्यया चैव तपसा च दमेन च //

Transliteration

*devayānyuvāca ṛṣer aṅgirasaḥ pautra vṛttenābhijanena ca bhrājase vidyayā caiva tapasā ca damena ca //

Translation

Devayānī dit : « Ô petit-fils du ṛṣi Aṅgiras, tu resplendis par ta conduite noble et ta haute naissance, et aussi par ton savoir, ton austérité et ta maîtrise de toi-même. »

Word by Word

• devayānī uvāca: Devayānī said

• ṛṣeḥ aṅgirasaḥ: of the sage Aṅgiras

• pautra: O grandson

• vṛttena: by conduct/character

• abhijanena: by noble lineage/high birth

• ca: and

• bhrājase: you shine/are resplendent

• vidyayā: by knowledge/learning

• ca eva: and indeed/also

• tapasā: by austerity/penance

• ca: and

• damena: by self-control/restraint

• ca: and

Speaker

• Devayānī

Entities Mentioned

• Devayānī
• Aṅgiras

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Dharma
• Character
• Lineage

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss Pralaya; it highlights ethical and social ideals—conduct, lineage, learning, austerity, and self-control—as marks of true excellence.

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

It frames an ideal of leadership and household life: education (vidyā), disciplined senses (dama), and tapas (austerity/steadfast practice) alongside good conduct (vṛtta), implying that status should be matched by virtue.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu or ritual procedure is stated; the verse is a praise of personal virtues rather than temple architecture or rites.