Matsya Purana — The Dialogue of Kacha and Devayani: Dharma, Shloka 24

Devanagari script

*देवा ऊचुः त्वं कचास्मद्धितं कर्म कृतवान्महदद्भुतम् न ते यशः प्रणशिता भागभाक्च भविष्यसि //

Transliteration

*devā ūcuḥ tvaṃ kacāsmaddhitaṃ karma kṛtavānmahadadbhutam na te yaśaḥ praṇaśitā bhāgabhākca bhaviṣyasi //

Translation

Les dieux dirent : «Ô Kaca, pour notre bien tu as accompli une œuvre grande et merveilleuse. Ta renommée ne périra pas, et toi aussi tu deviendras digne de recevoir ta part (d’honneur et de récompense).»

Word by Word

• devāḥ: the gods

• ūcuḥ: said

• tvam: you

• kaca: O Kaca

• asmat-hitam: beneficial to us / for our welfare

• karma: deed, act

• kṛtavān: have done, have performed

• mahat: great

• adbhutam: marvelous, wondrous

• na: not

• te: your

• yaśaḥ: fame, glory

• praṇaśyati: perishes, is destroyed

• bhāgabhāk: one who receives a share/portion (of reward, honor, offering)

• ca: and

• bhaviṣyasi: you will be

Speaker

• The Devas (Gods)

Entities Mentioned

• Devas
• Kaca

Tags

• Divine praise
• Merit (Punya)
• Fame (Yashas)
• Reward (Bhaga)
• Puranic ethics

FAQs

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

This verse does not directly describe pralaya; it emphasizes a dharmic principle within the broader Purana narrative: divine forces acknowledge and reward actions performed for cosmic welfare.

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

It teaches that selfless action done for the good of others (lokahita/asmat-hita) brings lasting reputation and rightful reward—an ethical guideline applicable to rulers and householders alike.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vastu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is specified in this verse; the focus is on praise, merit, and the assurance of an earned ‘share’ of honor or recompense.