Shloka 2

Matsya Purana — Conclusion of the Prayaga Mahatmya: Kingship Restored

Devanagari script

वासुदेवो ऽपि तत्रैव क्षणेनाभ्यागतस्तदा पाण्डवैः सहितैः सर्वैः पूज्यमानस्तु माधवः //

Transliteration

vāsudevo 'pi tatraiva kṣaṇenābhyāgatastadā pāṇḍavaiḥ sahitaiḥ sarvaiḥ pūjyamānastu mādhavaḥ //

Translation

Then Vāsudeva (Mādhava) too arrived at that very place in an instant, and all the Pāṇḍavas together duly honored and worshipped him.

Word by Word

• वासुदेवः: Vāsudeva (Krishna)

• अपि: also/indeed

• तत्र एव: right there, in that very place

• क्षणेन: in a moment, instantly

• अभ्यागतः: arrived, came

• तदा: then/at that time

• पाण्डवैः: by the Pandavas

• सहितैः: together, united

• सर्वैः: by all

• पूज्यमानः: being honored/worshipped

• तु: and/indeed

• माधवः: Mādhava (Krishna, Lord of Lakshmi).

Speaker

• Suta (Puranic narrator) describing the event (narrative voice; not direct dialogue between Matsya and Manu in this verse)

Entities Mentioned

• Vasudeva (Krishna)
• Madhava (Krishna)
• Pandavas

Tags

• Krishna
• Pandavas
• Bhakti
• Puranic narrative
• Hospitality and honor

FAQs

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

This verse does not address pralaya or cosmology; it focuses on a devotional-historical moment where Krishna arrives and is honored by the Pandavas.

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

It highlights dharmic conduct—welcoming and honoring a revered guest (especially a divine or saintly person). Such respectful reception is a key virtue for rulers and householders in Puranic ethics.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vastu or temple-construction rule is stated directly; the ritual takeaway is the act of pūjā (formal honoring/worship) offered to a worthy recipient, reflecting proper ritual etiquette.