Shloka 17

Matsya Purana — Śiva–Pārvatī Quarrel and Pārvatī’s Resolve for Austerity to Attain Gaurī-hood

Devanagari script

तस्या व्रजन्त्याः कोपेन पुनराह पुरान्तकः सत्यं सर्वैरवयवैः सुतासि सदृशी पितुः //

Transliteration

tasyā vrajantyāḥ kopena punarāha purāntakaḥ satyaṃ sarvairavayavaiḥ sutāsi sadṛśī pituḥ //

Translation

As she departed in anger, Purāntaka spoke again: “Truly, in every limb and feature you are a daughter who resembles your father.”

Word by Word

• तस्या (tasyāḥ): of her

• व्रजन्त्याः (vrajantyāḥ): as she was going/departing

• कोपेन (kopena): with anger

• पुनः (punaḥ): again

• आह (āha): said

• पुरान्तकः (purāntakaḥ): Purāntaka (epithet of a heroic slayer of foes)

• सत्यं (satyaṃ): truly/indeed

• सर्वैः (sarvaiḥ): by all/in all

• अवयवैः (avayavaiḥ): limbs, parts, features

• सुता असि (sutā asi): you are a daughter

• सदृशी (sadṛśī): similar, resembling

• पितुः (pituḥ): of (your) father

Speaker

• Purāntaka (a named/epithet-bearing male figure within the narrative)

Entities Mentioned

• Purāntaka

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Royal episode
• Family lineage
• Character portrayal

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss Pralaya; it is a narrative remark within a dynastic/royal episode, emphasizing lineage and resemblance rather than cosmology.

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

It underscores the Purāṇic concern with lineage (kula) and inherited traits—important for royal legitimacy and household ethics, where conduct and identity are often framed through family heritage.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu, temple-building rule, or ritual procedure is stated in this verse; it is focused on dialogue and characterization in a family/royal context.