Shloka 10

Matsya Purana — The Chapter on Conquering Anger: Forbearance

Devanagari script

पुंसो ये नाभिनन्दन्ति वृत्तेनाभिजनेन च न तेषु निवसेत्प्राज्ञः श्रेयोर्थी पापबुद्धिषु //

Transliteration

puṃso ye nābhinandanti vṛttenābhijanena ca na teṣu nivasetprājñaḥ śreyorthī pāpabuddhiṣu //

Translation

Those who do not appreciate a man for his good conduct and for his noble lineage—among such sinful-minded people, a wise person who seeks true welfare should not dwell or keep company.

Word by Word

• puṃsaḥ: of a man/person

• ye: those who

• na abhinandanti: do not approve/rejoice in/do not value

• vṛttena: by conduct/character

• abhijanena: by noble birth/lineage

• ca: and

• na: not

• teṣu: among them

• nivaset: should live/dwell/associate

• prājñaḥ: the wise person

• śreyaḥ-arthī: one seeking the highest good/welfare

• pāpa-buddhiṣu: among the sinful-minded/evil-intentioned.

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (in instruction to Vaivasvata Manu)

Entities Mentioned

• Prājña (the wise)
• Pāpabuddhi (sinful-minded persons)

Tags

• Dharma
• Sadachara
• Satsanga
• Rajadharma
• Ethics

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss Pralaya; it gives ethical guidance on where a wise seeker of welfare should (and should not) reside—namely, avoiding the company of sinful-minded people.

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

It supports Rajadharma and gṛhastha-dharma by advising discernment in association: a ruler or householder should not depend upon or live among those who despise virtue and noble conduct, since such company corrupts judgment and undermines righteous governance and family life.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No direct Vāstu or ritual rule appears here; the takeaway is preparatory—purity of association (satsaṅga) is treated as a foundation for successful dharmic rites and disciplined living.