Shloka 14

Matsya Purana — Pṛthu

Devanagari script

पृथुर् अप्यवदद् वाक्यम् ईप्सितं देहि सुव्रते सर्वस्य जगतः शीघ्रं स्थावरस्य चरस्य च //

Transliteration

pṛthur apyavadad vākyam īpsitaṃ dehi suvrate sarvasya jagataḥ śīghraṃ sthāvarasya carasya ca //

Translation

Pṛthu too spoke these words: “O virtuous one, quickly grant what is desired—for the sake of the entire world, of all that is stationary and all that moves.”

Word by Word

• पृथुः (pṛthuḥ): King Pṛthu

• अपि (api): also/indeed

• अवदत् (avadat): said/spoke

• वाक्यम् (vākyam): words/speech

• ईप्सितम् (īpsitam): the desired boon/what is sought

• देहि (dehi): grant/give

• सुव्रते (suvrate): O virtuous one (address)

• सर्वस्य (sarvasya): of the whole/of all

• जगतः (jagataḥ): of the world

• शीघ्रम् (śīghram): quickly

• स्थावरस्य (sthāvarasya): of the immobile (plants, mountains, etc.)

• चरस्य (carasya): of the mobile (animals, humans, etc.)

• च (ca): and

Speaker

• King Pṛthu

Entities Mentioned

• King Pṛthu

Tags

• Rajadharma
• Welfare
• Boons
• Prosperity
• Kingship

FAQs

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

This verse is not about Pralaya; it emphasizes immediate welfare and sustenance for the living world—both immobile and mobile beings—through the granting of a boon.

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

It reflects Rajadharma: the king’s duty is to seek and secure resources that benefit all beings, prioritizing swift action for universal well-being rather than private gain.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No direct Vastu or ritual procedure is specified; the key takeaway is the governance principle of ensuring prosperity for the entire realm, which later supports rites, temples, and public works.