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

دیویانی نے کہا—اے رشی انگیرس کے پوتے! تم اپنے نیک کردار اور بلند نسب سے، نیز ودیا، تپسیا اور دم (حواس پر ضبط) سے بھی درخشاں ہو۔

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.