Shloka 61

Matsya Purana — Code of Conduct and Vow-Procedure for Courtesans

Devanagari script

पुरुहूतेन यत्प्रोक्तं दानवीषु पुरा मया तदिदं साम्प्रतं सर्वं भवतीष्वपि युज्यते //

Transliteration

puruhūtena yatproktaṃ dānavīṣu purā mayā tadidaṃ sāmprataṃ sarvaṃ bhavatīṣvapi yujyate //

Translation

Whatever I formerly taught—at the instance of Puruhūta (Indra)—concerning the Dānavas, all of that teaching is now wholly applicable to you as well.

Word by Word

• puruhūtena: by Puruhūta (Indra)

• yat: whatever

• proktam: was spoken/taught

• dānavīṣu: regarding the Dānavas (demonic clan)

• purā: formerly/long ago

• mayā: by me

• tat: that

• idam: this (teaching)

• sāmpratam: now/at present

• sarvam: all/entirely

• bhavatīṣu: to you (honorific plural)

• api: also/even

• yujyate: is applicable/fits/is to be applied

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (Vishnu) (most likely, continuing instruction to Manu or listeners)

Entities Mentioned

• Puruhūta (Indra)
• Dānavas

Tags

• Dharma
• Instruction
• Applicability
• Puranic discourse
• Ethical guidance

FAQs

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

It does not describe Pralaya directly; it emphasizes continuity of sacred instruction—teachings given in an earlier context remain valid and transferable to the present audience.

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

It frames dharma as broadly applicable: rules or counsel taught for one group (even adversarial beings like the Dānavas) can be adopted by current listeners, supporting the idea that a king/householder should apply timeless injunctions according to present circumstances.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No explicit Vāstu or ritual procedure is named; the takeaway is methodological—earlier prescribed rules (including ritual or technical ones elsewhere) are to be applied appropriately to the current context.