Shloka 2

Matsya Purana — The Nakṣatra-Puruṣa Vrata: Worship of Viṣṇu’s Cosmic Body through the Lunar M...

Devanagari script

महादेवस्य संवादे नारदस्य च धीमतः यथावृत्तं प्रवक्ष्यामि धर्मकामार्थसाधकम् //

Transliteration

mahādevasya saṃvāde nāradasya ca dhīmataḥ yathāvṛttaṃ pravakṣyāmi dharmakāmārthasādhakam //

Translation

In the dialogue of Mahādeva and the wise Nārada, I shall relate the account exactly as it occurred—an account that accomplishes Dharma, Kāma, and Artha.

Word by Word

• महादेवस्य (mahādevasya): of Mahādeva (Śiva)

• संवादे (saṃvāde): in the dialogue/conversation

• नारदस्य (nāradasya): of Nārada

• च (ca): and

• धीमतः (dhīmataḥ): of the intelligent/wise one

• यथावृत्तम् (yathāvṛttam): as it happened, in true sequence

• प्रवक्ष्यामि (pravakṣyāmi): I shall declare/expound

• धर्म-काम-अर्थ-साधकम् (dharma-kāma-artha-sādhakam): that which fulfills Dharma, desire/pleasure, and prosperity

Speaker

• Suta (narrator/reciter) introducing the Mahadeva–Narada dialogue

Entities Mentioned

• Mahadeva (Shiva)
• Narada

Tags

• Dharma
• Artha
• Kama
• Dialogue
• Narrative Frame

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe Pralaya directly; it serves as an introductory framing statement promising a truthful narration aimed at the three human aims (Dharma, Artha, Kāma).

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

By declaring the story as “dharma-kāma-artha-sādhaka,” it signals that the coming narrative is meant to guide practical life—ethical duty (Dharma), responsible prosperity (Artha), and regulated enjoyment (Kāma), which are central to both royal governance and household conduct.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No specific Vāstu/temple-rule or ritual procedure is stated in this verse; it functions as a preface indicating that the forthcoming teaching will be beneficial and value-oriented.