Shloka 39

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Devanagari script

न ह्येष वः समाचारो देवेष्वपि ममोचितः मां ब्रह्मापि हि देवेशो दीर्घायुरिति भाषते //

Transliteration

na hyeṣa vaḥ samācāro deveṣvapi mamocitaḥ māṃ brahmāpi hi deveśo dīrghāyuriti bhāṣate //

Translation

Indeed, this kind of conduct is not proper for you—nor is it fitting even among the gods, and much less toward me. For even Brahmā, the Lord of the gods, speaks of me as ‘long-lived.’

Word by Word

• na: not

• hi: indeed/for

• eṣaḥ: this

• vaḥ: of you/your

• samācāraḥ: conduct/usage/behavior

• deveṣu api: even among the gods

• mama: toward me/of me

• ucitaḥ: proper/fitting

• mām: me

• brahmā api: even Brahmā

• hi: indeed

• deveśaḥ: lord of the gods

• dīrgha-āyuḥ: long-lived (one)/of long lifespan

• iti: thus/so

• bhāṣate: says/speaks

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (Vishnu) (probable, within the Manu–Matsya dialogue frame)

Entities Mentioned

• Brahmā
• Deveśa (Lord of the gods)

Tags

• Dharma
• Nīti
• Conduct
• Devas
• Dialogue

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe pralaya directly; it emphasizes dharma—proper conduct and respect—within a divine dialogue context.

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

It reinforces nīti: a ruler or householder must maintain proper decorum and respectful behavior, recognizing hierarchy and avoiding conduct considered improper even among the gods.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu or ritual procedure is stated here; the takeaway is ethical—correct samācāra (social-religious conduct) as a prerequisite for any righteous practice.