Shloka 17

Matsya Purana — The Syamantaka Jewel Episode and the Vrishni–Sainya Genealogies

Devanagari script

ददौ सत्राजितायैनं सर्वसात्वतसंसदि तेन मिथ्यापवादेन संतप्तो ऽयं जनार्दनः //

Transliteration

dadau satrājitāyainaṃ sarvasātvatasaṃsadi tena mithyāpavādena saṃtapto 'yaṃ janārdanaḥ //

Translation

In the full assembly of the Sātvatas, he gave it back to Satrājit. Yet by that false accusation, this Janārdana (Lord Kṛṣṇa) was deeply afflicted.

Word by Word

• ददौ: gave

• सत्राजिताय: to Satrājit

• एनम्: this (jewel/object)

• सर्वसात्वतसंसदि: in the assembly of all the Sātvatas (Yādavas/Vṛṣṇis)

• तेन: by that

• मिथ्यापवादेन: by a false accusation/slander

• संतप्तो: distressed, pained, afflicted

• अयम्: this (here, present)

• जनार्दनः: Janārdana, Lord Viṣṇu/Kṛṣṇa

Speaker

• Sūta (Paurāṇika narrator) recounting the episode (likely via the Matsya Purana’s narrative frame)

Entities Mentioned

• Satrājit
• Sātvatas
• Janārdana (Kṛṣṇa/Viṣṇu)

Tags

• Krishna-Charita
• Syamantaka
• False accusation
• Yadava assembly
• Dharma

FAQs

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

Nothing directly—this verse belongs to a historical-ethical narrative (Krishna/Sātvata episode), emphasizing social consequences of false accusation rather than cosmic pralaya.

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

It highlights dharma around speech and justice: मिथ्यापवाद (false accusation) harms even the righteous, so rulers and householders should avoid slander, verify claims publicly, and restore property transparently in an assembly.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu or temple-ritual rule is stated; the key takeaway is procedural—public restitution and accountability before an assembly (saṃsad) as a dharmic practice.