Shloka 63

Matsya Purana — Paurava Genealogy: Bharata

Devanagari script

हन्यमानागतान् ऊचे यस्माद्धेतोर्न मे वचः शरणागतरक्षार्थं तस्मादेवं शपामि वः //

Transliteration

hanyamānāgatān ūce yasmāddhetorna me vacaḥ śaraṇāgatarakṣārthaṃ tasmādevaṃ śapāmi vaḥ //

Translation

Addressing those who came while being struck down, he said: “Since, for whatever reason, my word has not been heeded, therefore—so as to uphold the protection owed to one who seeks refuge—I pronounce this curse upon you.”

Word by Word

• हन्यमान-अागतान्: those who arrived while being slain/attacked

• ऊचे: (he) said/spoke

• यस्मात्: since/because

• हेतोः: for a reason/cause

• न: not

• मे: my

• वचः: word/speech/command

• शरणागत-रक्षा-अर्थम्: for the purpose of protecting the one who has sought refuge

• तस्मात्: therefore

• एवम्: thus/in this manner

• शपामि: I curse

• वः: you (plural)

Speaker

• A protector-figure upholding śaraṇāgata-rakṣā (likely a king/sage within the Adhyaya’s narrative frame; exact name unclear from the single verse)

Tags

• Dharma
• Śaraṇāgati
• Rājadharma
• Protection of Refugees
• Curse

FAQs

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

This verse does not speak about Pralaya directly; it emphasizes dharma—specifically the binding duty to protect a person who has sought refuge, even when conflict is underway.

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

It reflects rājadharma: a ruler (or any protector) must uphold śaraṇāgata-rakṣā and ensure that his command/pledge is effective; failure to honor protective duty is treated as a grave breach warranting punishment.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is stated here; the takeaway is ethical—sanctuary (refuge) creates an immediate obligation of protection.