Shloka 172

Matsya Purana — Yadu Lineage

Devanagari script

अनया संस्तुतो भक्त्या प्रश्रयेण दमेन च स्नेहेन चैव सुश्रोणि प्रीतो ऽस्मि वरवर्णिनि //

Transliteration

anayā saṃstuto bhaktyā praśrayeṇa damena ca snehena caiva suśroṇi prīto 'smi varavarṇini //

Translation

Praised by you with devotion—and also with humility, self-restraint, and affection—O fair-hipped one, O lovely-complexioned lady, I am pleased.

Word by Word

• anayā: by you (by this woman)

• saṃstutaḥ: praised, extolled

• bhaktyā: with devotion

• praśrayeṇa: with humility, deference

• damena: with self-control, restraint

• ca: and

• snehena: with affection, loving regard

• caiva: and indeed

• suśroṇi: O fair-hipped one (epithet of a woman)

• prītaḥ: pleased, gratified

• asmi: I am

• varavarṇini: O woman of excellent/lovely complexion

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (Vishnu in Matsya form), addressing Manu (and/or a feminine addressee in the narrative frame)

Entities Mentioned

• Matsya
• Vishnu

Tags

• Dharma
• Bhakti
• Stuti
• Boon
• Ethics

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe pralaya directly; it highlights the virtues—devotion, humility, self-restraint, and affection—that make the divine interlocutor pleased, often preceding the granting of guidance or boons in Purana dialogues.

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

It presents a dharmic ideal: rulers and householders should cultivate bhakti (reverence), praśraya (respectful conduct), dama (self-control), and sneha (benevolence). These traits support righteous governance, disciplined living, and harmonious relationships.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No explicit Vastu or temple-architecture rule appears here; ritually, it reflects the stuti-ethic that sincere praise offered with humility and restraint is considered an effective prelude to receiving divine instruction or a boon.