Shloka 117

Matsya Purana — The Strategy to Defeat Tāraka: Pārvatī’s Birth

Devanagari script

वेत्सि चैतत्समस्तं त्वं तथापि परिचोदकः निर्वृतिं परमां याति निवेद्यार्थं सुहृज्जने //

Transliteration

vetsi caitatsamastaṃ tvaṃ tathāpi paricodakaḥ nirvṛtiṃ paramāṃ yāti nivedyārthaṃ suhṛjjane //

Translation

You already know all this; even so, the one who prompts (you to speak) attains the highest contentment by conveying the matter to a friend and well-wisher.

Word by Word

• वेत्सि (vetsi): you know

• च (ca): and/indeed

• एतत् (etat): this

• समस्तम् (samastam): entirely, in full

• त्वम् (tvam): you

• तथापि (tathāpi): even so, nevertheless

• परिचोदकः (paricodakaḥ): prompter, instigator, one who urges (to speak/act)

• निर्वृतिम् (nirvṛtim): peace, satisfaction, contentment

• परमाम् (paramām): supreme, highest

• याति (yāti): attains, goes to

• निवेद्य (nivedya): having communicated, having reported

• अर्थम् (artham): the matter, meaning, purpose

• सुहृज्जने (suhṛj-jane): to a friend, among well-wishers.

Speaker

• Likely Lord Matsya (Vishnu) addressing Vaivasvata Manu in an instructive/nīti tone (contextual attribution within Matsya Purana dialogues).

Entities Mentioned

• Suhṛt (friend/well-wisher)

Tags

• Dharma
• Niti
• Counsel
• Friendship
• Speech

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss creation or pralaya; it teaches nīti—how a well-wisher gains inner peace by respectfully prompting and communicating truth even to someone already knowledgeable.

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

For kings and householders, it supports the duty of constructive counsel: a loyal adviser or friend should still speak up for dharma and public good, and such sincere communication brings merit and inner contentment.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No direct vastu or ritual rule is stated; the practical takeaway is procedural—important instructions (including ritual or building guidance elsewhere) should be clearly conveyed by a well-wisher, even if the listener is already learned.