Shloka 3

Matsya Purana — Cosmography of Jambūdvīpa: Varṣas

Devanagari script

एतद्ब्रवीहि नः सर्वं विस्तरेण यथार्थवित् त्वदुक्तमेतत्सकलं श्रोतुमिच्छामहे वयम् //

Transliteration

etadbravīhi naḥ sarvaṃ vistareṇa yathārthavit tvaduktametatsakalaṃ śrotumicchāmahe vayam //

Translation

O knower of the truth, tell us all of this in full detail. We wish to hear completely everything that has been spoken by you.

Word by Word

• etat: this (matter)

• bravīhi: tell/speak (please)

• naḥ: to us

• sarvam: all

• vistareṇa: in detail/at length

• yathārtha-vit: knower of reality/one who knows things as they truly are

• tvad-uktam: spoken by you

• etat: this

• sakalam: entirely, in full

• śrotum: to hear

• icchāmahe: we desire/wish

• vayam: we

Speaker

• Vaivasvata Manu (the inquirer, addressing Lord Matsya)

Entities Mentioned

• Vaivasvata Manu
• Lord Matsya

Tags

• Dialogue
• Inquiry
• Teaching
• Dharma
• Purana Narration

FAQs

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

This verse does not directly describe Pralaya; it functions as Manu’s request that Matsya explain the subject (whatever was just introduced) fully and accurately—often the lead-in to detailed cosmology, dharma, or ritual exposition.

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

It models the dharmic posture of a ruler/householder: seeking complete instruction from a truthful authority, emphasizing careful listening (śravaṇa) before action—an essential prerequisite for righteous governance and disciplined household life.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No specific Vāstu or ritual rule is stated here; the verse is a formal request for a comprehensive explanation, which in Vāstu/ritual contexts signals that precise, step-by-step prescriptions are about to be given.