Shloka 2

Matsya Purana — Division of Bhārata-varṣa

Devanagari script

एतद् वेदितुम् इच्छामः सकाशात्तव सुव्रत उत्तरश्रवणं भूयः प्रब्रूहि वदतां वर //

Transliteration

etad veditum icchāmaḥ sakāśāttava suvrata uttaraśravaṇaṃ bhūyaḥ prabrūhi vadatāṃ vara //

Translation

We wish to know this from you, O you of excellent vows. Therefore, explain once again the later account, O best among speakers.

Word by Word

• etat: this

• veditum: to know

• icchāmaḥ: we desire

• sakāśāt: from the presence/of (you), from

• tava: your/from you

• su-vrata: O one of noble vows/steadfast discipline

• uttara-śravaṇam: the subsequent hearing, later narration, further account

• bhūyaḥ: again, once more

• prabrūhi: declare, explain fully

• vadatām vara: O best of speakers, foremost among those who speak

Speaker

• Vaivasvata Manu (inquiry addressed to Lord Matsya/Vishnu)

Entities Mentioned

• Vaivasvata Manu
• Lord Matsya (implied addressee)

Tags

• Pralaya
• Dialogue
• Inquiry
• Puranic Teaching
• Sacred Narration

FAQs

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

It functions as a transition in the Pralaya-centered dialogue: Manu asks for the “later account” to be narrated again, signaling that the teaching is part of a continuing explanation of cosmic events and sacred history.

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

It models dharmic learning: a ruler like Manu seeks authoritative instruction with humility and persistence, showing that kingship and household life are guided by repeated listening (śravaṇa) and clarification from a worthy teacher.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No direct Vāstu or ritual rule is stated; the verse is an invitation to continued instruction—often the narrative gateway through which later chapters may introduce ritual procedures, iconography, or dharma topics.