Shloka 25

Matsya Purana — Lineage of Yayāti through Yadu and the Deeds of Kārtavīrya Arjuna

Devanagari script

स हि सप्तसु द्वीपेषु खड्गी चक्री शरासनी रथी द्वीपान्यनुचरन् योगी पश्यति तस्करान् //

Transliteration

sa hi saptasu dvīpeṣu khaḍgī cakrī śarāsanī rathī dvīpānyanucaran yogī paśyati taskarān //

Translation

For he—armed with sword, discus (cakra), and bow, and riding in a chariot—moves about through the seven continents (dvīpas); like a vigilant yogin, he surveys the lands and detects the thieves.

Word by Word

• saḥ: he (the king/ruler)

• hi: indeed

• saptasu: in the seven

• dvīpeṣu: continents/island-lands

• khaḍgī: bearing a sword

• cakrī: bearing a discus (chakra)

• śarāsanī: bearing a bow (śara-āsana)

• rathī: chariot-warrior/one mounted on a chariot

• dvīpāni: the continents/regions

• anucaran: moving about, patrolling

• yogī: a yogin, one with disciplined attention

• paśyati: sees, perceives, discovers

• taskarān: thieves, robbers.

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (teaching Vaivasvata Manu on rajadharma)

Entities Mentioned

• Lord Matsya
• Vaivasvata Manu
• Saptadvipa (seven continents)
• Taskara (thieves/robbers)

Tags

• Rajadharma
• King’s duties
• Law and order
• Policing
• Protection of subjects

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe pralaya; it focuses on rajadharma—how a ruler maintains order across the realm by vigilant patrol and detection of criminals.

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

It presents the king’s duty as active protection: he must patrol, remain alert like a yogin (disciplined, observant), and prevent theft—ensuring safety and stability for householders and society.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No direct vastu or ritual procedure is stated; the key takeaway is administrative vigilance—security and patrol as part of righteous governance rather than temple architecture rules.