Shloka 97

Matsya Purana — Manvantaras

Devanagari script

एवं मन्त्रकृतः सर्वे कृत्स्नशश्च निबोधत भृगुः काश्यपः प्रचेता दधीचो ह्यात्मवानपि //

Transliteration

evaṃ mantrakṛtaḥ sarve kṛtsnaśaśca nibodhata bhṛguḥ kāśyapaḥ pracetā dadhīco hyātmavānapi //

Translation

Thus, understand in full that all these were composers of mantras—Bhṛgu, Kāśyapa, Pracetā, and Dadhīci also, the self-possessed sage.

Word by Word

• evam: thus

• mantrakṛtaḥ: composers/makers of mantras

• sarve: all

• kṛtsnaśaḥ: completely, in full

• ca: and

• nibodhata: understand/know (imperative)

• bhṛguḥ: Bhṛgu (a great ṛṣi)

• kāśyapaḥ: Kāśyapa (a great progenitor-sage)

• pracetā: Pracetā/Pracetas (a revered sage-name)

• dadhīcaḥ: Dadhīci (sage famed for self-sacrifice)

• hi: indeed

• ātmavān: self-possessed, spiritually strong

• api: also

Speaker

• Likely Sūta (narratorial voice) relaying the Purāṇic tradition; exact speaker not explicit in the given single verse

Entities Mentioned

• Bhṛgu
• Kāśyapa
• Pracetā
• Dadhīci

Tags

• Rishis
• Mantras
• Vedic tradition
• Genealogy
• Authority of scripture

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss Pralaya directly; it instead establishes the authority of sacred tradition by naming revered ṛṣis recognized as mantra-composers.

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

By pointing to recognized mantra-authors, it implies that kings and householders should rely on authenticated mantra lineages for rites, vows, and governance-supporting rituals rather than inventing practices.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

The ritual takeaway is provenance: effective rites (including temple consecrations and domestic sacraments) are grounded in mantras transmitted by authoritative sages such as Bhṛgu, Kāśyapa, Pracetā, and Dadhīci.