Shloka 27

Matsya Purana — Inquiry into Yayāti’s Story and the Kacha–Devayānī Episode

Devanagari script

नित्यमाराधयिष्यंस्तां युवा यौवनगोचराम् गायन्नृत्यन्वादयंश्च देवयानीमतोषयत् //

Transliteration

nityamārādhayiṣyaṃstāṃ yuvā yauvanagocarām gāyannṛtyanvādayaṃśca devayānīmatoṣayat //

Translation

Ever attending upon her, the young man—moving in the sphere of youth and charm—pleased Devayānī by singing, dancing, and playing music.

Word by Word

• नित्यम्: always, constantly

• आराधयिष्यन् (आराधयन्): attending upon, serving, pleasing

• ताम्: her

• युवा: the young man

• यौवन-गोचराम्: within the range of youthfulness/beauty, youthful in demeanor

• गायन्: singing

• नृत्यन्: dancing

• वादयन्: playing (musical instruments), making music

• च: and

• देवयानीम्: Devayānī (name of the woman)

• अतोषयत्: pleased, satisfied, delighted

Speaker

• Suta (narrator) recounting the Yayati–Devayani episode (within the Matsya Purana’s narrative frame)

Entities Mentioned

• Devayani

Tags

• Genealogy
• Romance
• Courtly arts
• Itihasa narrative
• Character portrayal

FAQs

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

This verse does not address Pralaya; it is part of a dynastic/romance narrative describing how Devayānī is pleased through courtly arts.

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

It reflects a household/courtly ideal of attentive service and pleasing conduct—using refined arts (song, dance, music) to maintain harmony and affection in relationships.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is mentioned; the focus is cultural etiquette and the performing arts within a narrative setting.