Shloka 12

Matsya Purana — Bhīma-Dvādaśī

Devanagari script

कथान्ते भीमसेनेन परिपृष्टः प्रतापवान् त्वया पृष्टस्य धर्मस्य रहस्यस्यास्य भेदकृत् //

Transliteration

kathānte bhīmasenena paripṛṣṭaḥ pratāpavān tvayā pṛṣṭasya dharmasya rahasyasyāsya bhedakṛt //

Translation

At the end of the discourse, the mighty and valorous one—questioned by Bhīmasena—set forth the distinguishing explanation of this secret teaching of Dharma, just as you have asked.

Word by Word

• कथान्ते: at the end of the narration/discourse

• भीमसेनेन: by Bhīmasena

• परिपृष्टः: being thoroughly questioned

• प्रतापवान्: mighty, valorous, illustrious

• त्वया: by you

• पृष्टस्य: of what has been asked

• धर्मस्य: of dharma (righteous duty/law)

• रहस्यस्य: of the secret/esoteric teaching

• अस्य: of this

• भेदकृत्: making distinctions, clarifying differences, one who differentiates/explains

Speaker

• Sūta (narrative voice framing a prior dialogue)

Entities Mentioned

• Bhīmasena
• Dharma (as a principle)

Tags

• Dharma
• Dharma Rahasya
• Dialogue
• Ethics
• Puranic discourse

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss Pralaya directly; it serves as a transition stating that a ‘secret of dharma’ is being clarified through careful distinctions after a question-and-answer exchange.

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

It highlights that dharma is subtle and must be understood through precise distinctions (bheda). This framing supports the Matsya Purana’s broader method: rulers and householders should seek clarification from authoritative instruction before acting.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No specific Vastu or ritual procedure is named in this verse; its significance is methodological—introducing an esoteric clarification—often the kind of framing used before detailing technical rules elsewhere in the Matsya Purana.