Shloka 16

Matsya Purana — The Glory of Prayaga: Pilgrimage

Devanagari script

सत्यवादी जितक्रोधो ह्य् अहिंसायां व्यवस्थितः धर्मानुसारी तत्त्वज्ञो गोब्राह्मणहिते रतः //

Transliteration

satyavādī jitakrodho hy ahiṃsāyāṃ vyavasthitaḥ dharmānusārī tattvajño gobrāhmaṇahite rataḥ //

Translation

He speaks truth, has conquered anger, and is firmly established in ahiṃsā (non-violence). He follows dharma, knows the true principles, and remains devoted to the welfare of cows and Brahmins.

Word by Word

• सत्यवादी: truth-speaking

• जितक्रोधः: having conquered anger

• हि: indeed

• अहिंसायाम्: in non-violence

• व्यवस्थितः: firmly established/steadfast

• धर्मानुसारी: one who follows dharma

• तत्त्वज्ञः: knower of truth/real principles

• गो-ब्राह्मण-हिते: in the welfare of cows and Brahmins

• रतः: devoted/engaged

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (in instruction to Vaivasvata Manu, Rajadharma context)

Entities Mentioned

• Gau (Cow)
• Brahmana

Tags

• Dharma
• Rajadharma
• Ahimsa
• Satya
• Ethics

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss pralaya; it focuses on ethical virtues—truthfulness, non-violence, self-control, and protection of social-religious welfare.

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

It lists core dharmic qualifications expected of rulers and householders alike: truthful speech, mastery over anger, commitment to ahiṃsā, adherence to dharma, and safeguarding the wellbeing of cows and Brahmins—key markers of social order in the Matsya Purana’s rajadharma frame.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No direct vastu/temple rule is stated; indirectly, it establishes the moral purity and dharmic intent expected of patrons and performers of rituals and religious works.