Shloka 57

Matsya Purana — Cosmography of Jambūdvīpa: Varṣas

Devanagari script

एतच्छ्रुत्वा वचस्ते तु ऋषयः संशितव्रताः जातकौतूहलाः सर्वे प्रत्यूचुस्ते मुदान्विताः //

Transliteration

etacchrutvā vacaste tu ṛṣayaḥ saṃśitavratāḥ jātakautūhalāḥ sarve pratyūcuste mudānvitāḥ //

Translation

Hearing these words, the sages—firm in their vows—were all stirred with curiosity, and, filled with joy, they replied to him.

Word by Word

• etat: this

• śrutvā: having heard

• vacaḥ: words/speech

• te: your/that (his)

• tu: indeed

• ṛṣayaḥ: the sages

• saṃśita-vratāḥ: those of well-observed/strict vows

• jāta-kautūhalāḥ: having arisen curiosity

• sarve: all

• pratyūcuḥ: replied/answered

• te: to him/to you

• mudā-anvitāḥ: endowed with joy/delighted

Speaker

• Narrator (Purāṇic narrator describing the sages’ reaction within the dialogue frame)

Entities Mentioned

• Ṛṣis (sages)

Tags

• Dialogue
• Rishis
• Curiosity
• Dharma
• Narrative Frame

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe Pralaya directly; it signals a transition in the discourse—sages become eager and respond, implying important teaching is about to be requested or clarified.

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

Indirectly, it models the dharmic method of learning: disciplined sages (saṃśitavrata) listen attentively and inquire with proper intent—an ideal approach for kings and householders receiving ethical or ritual instruction.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No specific Vāstu or ritual rule is stated here; the verse functions as a narrative cue that precedes further instruction, which in the Matsya Purana often includes ritual procedure or technical teachings.