Shloka 29

Matsya Purana — The Episode of Madhu and Kaiṭabha: Gunas

Devanagari script

*श्रीभगवानुवाच बाढं युवां तु प्रवरौ भविष्यत्कालसंभवे भविष्यतो न संदेहः सत्यमेतद्ब्रवीमि वाम् //

Transliteration

*śrībhagavānuvāca bāḍhaṃ yuvāṃ tu pravarau bhaviṣyatkālasaṃbhave bhaviṣyato na saṃdehaḥ satyametadbravīmi vām //

Translation

The Blessed Lord said: “Indeed. In the time that is yet to come, you two will arise as the foremost among beings. Of what is to be, there is no doubt—this I declare to you both as truth.”

Word by Word

• śrī-bhagavān uvāca: the Blessed Lord said

• bāḍham: certainly/indeed

• yuvām: you two

• tu: and/indeed

• pravarau: the best, foremost (dual)

• bhaviṣyat-kāla-saṃbhave: in the arising/occurrence of the future time, in what will come to pass

• bhaviṣyataḥ: regarding what is to be, of the future

• na saṃdehaḥ: no doubt

• satyam: truth

• etat: this

• bravīmi: I say/I declare

• vām: to you both.

Speaker

• Śrī Bhagavān (Lord Matsya/Vishnu in dialogue)

Entities Mentioned

• Śrī Bhagavān
• yuvām (two addressed persons)

Tags

• Prophecy
• Manvantara
• Divine assurance
• Future eminence
• Matsya Purana dialogue

FAQs

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

Directly, it does not describe Pralaya mechanics; it functions as a divine guarantee within the broader Purana frame that spans cycles of time (future Manvantara events), emphasizing certainty about what will unfold.

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

It underscores the Purāṇic ethic of steadfastness: when the Lord affirms a future role or fruit, the implied instruction is to continue one’s dharma without doubt, trusting that rightful action and divine ordinance yield assured outcomes.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu-śāstra or ritual procedure is specified in this verse; its significance is devotional and narrative—establishing the Lord’s authoritative promise, a common preface to later instructions (including ritual or dharma teachings) in the Matsya Purana.