Shloka 95

Matsya Purana — Characteristics of Dvāpara and Kali Yugas

Devanagari script

तेषां सप्तर्षयो धर्मं कथयन्तीह तेषु च //

Transliteration

teṣāṃ saptarṣayo dharmaṃ kathayantīha teṣu ca //

Translation

To them the Seven Sages here expounded dharma—the principles of righteous order—and they did so in the midst of their own assembly as well.

Word by Word

• तेषाम् (teṣām): of them, to them

• सप्तर्षयः (saptarṣayaḥ): the Seven Sages (Saptarishis)

• धर्मम् (dharmaṃ): dharma, righteous law/duty

• कथयन्ति (kathayanti): they narrate, they explain

• इह (iha): here, in this context/world

• तेषु (teṣu): among them, in their midst

• च (ca): and, also

Speaker

• Suta (narrator) reporting the action of the Saptarishis; instructional voice attributed to the Saptarishis within the episode

Entities Mentioned

• Saptarishis
• Dharma

Tags

• Dharma
• Saptarishis
• Ethics
• Teaching
• Puranic discourse

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe pralaya directly; it highlights the post-event or general puranic method of restoring order through rishis teaching dharma.

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

It frames dharma as something authoritatively taught by rishis to a community or assembly—implying that kings and householders should align governance and daily conduct with rishi-taught norms.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No specific vastu or ritual procedure is named in this verse; it functions as a narrative marker that formal instruction (upadeśa) on dharma is being delivered.