Shloka 9

Matsya Purana — The Chapter on Conquering Anger: Forbearance

Devanagari script

शिष्यस्याशिष्यवृत्तं हि न क्षन्तव्यं बुभूषुणा असत्संकीर्णवृत्तेषु वासो मम न रोचते //

Transliteration

śiṣyasyāśiṣyavṛttaṃ hi na kṣantavyaṃ bubhūṣuṇā asatsaṃkīrṇavṛtteṣu vāso mama na rocate //

Translation

A seeker who wishes to truly become (wise and established) should not tolerate the conduct of an unworthy disciple. Living among people whose ways are mixed with the wicked is not pleasing to me.

Word by Word

• śiṣyasya: of a disciple

• aśiṣya-vṛttam: the conduct of one who is unfit to be a disciple (undisciplined/worthless behavior)

• hi: indeed

• na: not

• kṣantavyam: to be tolerated/forgiven

• bubhūṣuṇā: by one who seeks to become (a true knower/steadfast aspirant)

• asat-saṃkīrṇa-vṛtteṣu: among those whose conduct is entangled/mixed with the wicked

• vāsaḥ: dwelling/residence

• mama: to me

• na rocate: is not pleasing/does not appeal.

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (Vishnu) instructing Vaivasvata Manu (contextual attribution within the Matsya–Manu dialogue stream)

Entities Mentioned

• Matsya
• Manu

Tags

• Dharma
• Sadachara
• Satsanga
• Ethics
• Discipleship

FAQs

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

This verse is not about Pralaya; it teaches ethical discipline—specifically, that spiritual progress requires rejecting corrupt conduct and avoiding harmful associations.

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

It supports governance and household ethics: a king or householder should not normalize misconduct within dependents (students, servants, family) and should avoid environments where immoral behavior is common, since such association erodes dharma.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No direct Vastu or ritual procedure is stated; indirectly, it implies that sacred living (including choosing a residence or community) should be aligned with purity of conduct rather than mixed with wicked company.