Shloka 6

Matsya Purana — The Greatness and Procedure of the Aṅgāra

Devanagari script

अत्राप्युदाहरन्तीमम् इतिहासं पुरातनम् विरोचनस्य संवादं भार्गवस्य च धीमतः //

Transliteration

atrāpyudāharantīmam itihāsaṃ purātanam virocanasya saṃvādaṃ bhārgavasya ca dhīmataḥ //

Translation

Here too they cite an ancient traditional account—namely, the dialogue between Virocana and the wise Bhārgava.

Word by Word

• atra api: here also

• udāharanti: they cite/quote as an example

• imam: this

• itihāsam: traditional narrative, exemplary account

• purātanam: ancient, of old

• virocanasya: of Virocana

• saṃvādam: dialogue, conversation

• bhārgavasya: of Bhārgava (a descendant of Bhṛgu)

• ca: and

• dhīmataḥ: of the intelligent/wise one

Speaker

• Primary narrator of the Matsya Purana discourse (within the Matsya–Manu teaching frame)

Entities Mentioned

• Virocana
• Bhārgava (Bhṛgu-lineage sage)

Tags

• Itihasa
• Dialogue
• Exemplary Tale
• Dharma Teaching
• Puranic Narrative

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe Pralaya directly; it signals a shift into an ancient illustrative narrative (itihāsa) used to teach principles—often the method by which Purāṇas contextualize cosmic or ethical teachings.

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

By introducing a dialogue-based itihāsa, the text indicates that the coming episode is meant as a moral precedent; such dialogues typically clarify right conduct (dharma), decision-making, and restraint—core duties for kings and householders.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu or ritual procedure is stated in this line; it functions as a narrative preface announcing an authoritative example (udāharaṇa) that may later support ritual, ethical, or governance instructions.