Shloka 14

Matsya Purana — Questions on Padmanabha’s Lotus-Creation in the Padma Mahakalpa; Prelude to N...

Devanagari script

श्रद्धया चोपविष्टानां भगवन्वक्तुमर्हसि //

Transliteration

śraddhayā copaviṣṭānāṃ bhagavanvaktumarhasi //

Translation

O Blessed Lord, to us who are seated here in faith and reverence, you ought to speak (and teach).

Word by Word

• श्रद्धया (śraddhayā): with faith, with reverence

• च (ca): and

• उपविष्टानाम् (upaviṣṭānām): of those who are seated/assembled

• भगवन् (bhagavan): O Lord, O Blessed One

• वक्तुम् (vaktum): to speak, to expound

• अर्हसि (arhasi): you are worthy/please deign, you ought

Speaker

• Vaivasvata Manu (or the assembled sages addressing Lord Matsya, within the Matsya–Manu dialogue frame)

Entities Mentioned

• Bhagavan (the Lord—contextually Lord Matsya/Vishnu)

Tags

• Shraddha
• Dialogue
• Teaching
• Dharma
• Purana

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe Pralaya directly; it sets the devotional setting—faithful listeners requesting the Lord’s exposition, which in nearby context often precedes teachings that can include creation, dissolution, and cosmic order.

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

It models the ideal attitude for receiving dharma: humility, attentiveness, and śraddhā. For a king or householder, it implies that right governance and conduct begin with respectfully seeking authoritative instruction.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No specific Vāstu or ritual rule is stated here; the verse functions as an invocation/request that commonly introduces detailed teachings—potentially including ritual procedures or temple/architecture guidelines elsewhere in the chapter sequence.