Shloka 4

Matsya Purana — Division of Bhārata-varṣa

Devanagari script

बुद्ध्या विचार्य बहुधा विमृश्य च पुनः पुनः तेभ्यस्तु कथयामास उत्तरश्रवणं तदा //

Transliteration

buddhyā vicārya bahudhā vimṛśya ca punaḥ punaḥ tebhyastu kathayāmāsa uttaraśravaṇaṃ tadā //

Translation

Having pondered with his intellect in many ways, and reflecting again and again, Uttaraśravaṇa then proceeded to explain the later account to them.

Word by Word

• बुद्ध्या (buddhyā): with the intellect

• विचार्य (vicārya): having considered, examined

• बहुधा (bahudhā): in many ways

• विमृश्य (vimṛśya): having reflected, deliberated

• च (ca): and

• पुनः पुनः (punaḥ punaḥ): again and again

• तेभ्यः (tebhyaḥ): to them

• तु (tu): then/indeed

• कथयामास (kathayāmāsa): narrated, explained (perfect of कथयति)

• उत्तरश्रवणम् (uttaraśravaṇam): Uttaraśravaṇa (proper name, nominative singular)

• तदा (tadā): at that time.

Speaker

• Uttaraśravaṇa (narrator within the discourse)

Entities Mentioned

• Uttaraśravaṇa

Tags

• Pralaya
• Narration
• Instruction
• Dharma
• Dialogue

FAQs

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

Indirectly, it shows the Purāṇic method of transmitting Pralaya-related teachings: the speaker carefully deliberates and then instructs, emphasizing reliability in a pivotal cosmic narrative.

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

It models dharmic decision-making: one should reflect repeatedly and examine matters from many angles before advising others or taking action—an ethical norm for rulers and householders alike.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No specific Vāstu or ritual rule is stated in this verse; its takeaway is procedural—authoritative instruction (including Vāstu-śāstra rules elsewhere in the Matsya Purāṇa) should be delivered after careful deliberation.