Matsya Purana — The Strategy to Defeat Tāraka: Pārvatī’s Birth, Shloka 76

Devanagari script

ओंकारवक्त्रा गायत्री त्वमिति ब्रह्मवादिभिः आक्रान्तिरूर्जिताकारा राजभिश्च महाभुजैः //

Transliteration

oṃkāravaktrā gāyatrī tvamiti brahmavādibhiḥ ākrāntirūrjitākārā rājabhiśca mahābhujaiḥ //

Translation

Wahai Gāyatrī, wajahmu sendiri ialah suku kata suci Oṁ—demikian para pengulas Brahman memaklumkan tentangmu. Dan para raja yang berlengan perkasa juga memuji engkau sebagai Yang berkuasa, menang dan teguh dalam kekuatan serta rupa.

Word by Word

• oṃkāra-vaktrā: having Oṁ as (your) face/mouth

• gāyatrī: O Goddess Gāyatrī / the Gāyatrī metre-mantra

• tvam: you

• iti: thus

• brahma-vādibhiḥ: by the speakers/teachers of Brahman (Vedāntins, Vedic theologians)

• ākrāntiḥ: the one of conquest/triumphant advance (victory, overcoming)

• ūrjita-ākārā: whose form is strengthened/energized, of mighty form

• rājabhiḥ: by kings

• ca: and

• mahā-bhujaiḥ: by those with great arms (mighty-armed, powerful rulers).

Speaker

• Sūta (narrative voice) presenting a devotional praise as part of the Matsya Purana’s ritual-dharma discourse

Entities Mentioned

• Gāyatrī
• Oṁ (Oṃkāra)
• Brahmavādins
• Kings (Rājāḥ)

Tags

• Gayatri
• Mantra
• Om
• Stotra
• Rajadharma

FAQs

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

It does not directly describe Pralaya; it emphasizes Gāyatrī as a supreme spiritual power identified with Oṁ, revered by Brahman-knowers and rulers alike.

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

By stating that mighty kings praise Gāyatrī, the verse implies that rulers should uphold Vedic discipline and seek legitimacy and inner strength through mantra-based dharma, not merely force.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

The ritual significance is central: Gāyatrī is linked with Oṁ and Vedic authority, indicating her role in japa, sandhyā, and consecratory rites where Oṁ and Gāyatrī function as foundational mantras.