Shloka 13

Matsya Purana — Solar Dynasty Prelude: Vivasvān–Saṃjñā–Chāyā

Devanagari script

निवेदयामास पितुर् यमः शापादमर्षितः निष्कारणमहं शप्तो मात्रा देव सकोपया //

Transliteration

nivedayāmāsa pitur yamaḥ śāpādamarṣitaḥ niṣkāraṇamahaṃ śapto mātrā deva sakopayā //

Translation

Enraged by that curse, Yama reported the matter to his father: “O Deva, though I am without fault, I have been cursed by my mother in her anger.”

Word by Word

• निवेदयामास: reported, informed

• पितुः: to (his) father

• यमः: Yama

• शापात्: because of the curse

• अमर्षितः: indignant, enraged

• निष्कारणम्: without cause, without fault

• अहम्: I

• शप्तः: cursed

• मात्रा: by (my) mother

• देव: O god (address)

• सकोपया: being angry, in wrath

Speaker

• Narrator (Purāṇic storyteller) describing Yama’s action/speech

Entities Mentioned

• Yama
• Father of Yama (likely Vivasvān/Sūrya in Purāṇic genealogy)
• Mother of Yama (unnamed here)

Tags

• Genealogy
• Curse
• Ethics
• Puranic Legends
• Dharma

FAQs

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

Nothing directly—this verse belongs to a genealogical/legendary episode about a curse and its consequences, not the Pralaya (cosmic dissolution) narrative.

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

It highlights a dharmic theme relevant to household life: conflicts and harsh words (even a curse) should be handled through lawful recourse and respectful appeal to elders/authorities rather than retaliation—Yama approaches his father to seek clarification and justice.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

None is stated; the verse contains no Vāstu, temple-building, iconography, or ritual procedure terminology.