Shloka 196

Matsya Purana — Yadu Lineage

Devanagari script

अयं नो दश वर्षाणि सततं शास्ति वै प्रभुः एष वै गुरुरस्माकम् अन्तरेप्सुरयं द्विजः //

Transliteration

ayaṃ no daśa varṣāṇi satataṃ śāsti vai prabhuḥ eṣa vai gururasmākam antarepsurayaṃ dvijaḥ //

Translation

For ten years this lord has continually disciplined and instructed us. Indeed, this twice-born is our teacher—he seeks the inner meaning and the inmost good.

Word by Word

• ayam: this (person)

• naḥ/no: for us/our

• daśa: ten

• varṣāṇi: years

• satatam: continually

• śāsti: instructs, disciplines, corrects

• vai: indeed

• prabhuḥ: lord, master (one with authority)

• eṣa: this very one

• guruḥ: teacher, preceptor

• asmākam: of us, our

• antarepsuḥ: seeker of what is within, seeker of inner truth/inner intent

• ayam: this

• dvijaḥ: twice-born (Brahmin/initiated man)

Speaker

• Likely a disciple/group of disciples speaking about their Brahmin instructor (contextual voice within Adhyaya 47; exact interlocutor not explicit from the single verse)

Entities Mentioned

• Dvija
• Guru

Tags

• Dharma
• Guru-Shishya
• Discipline
• Rajadharma
• Niti

FAQs

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

This verse does not address pralaya or cosmology; it focuses on sustained instruction and discipline under a guru, emphasizing inner-seeking wisdom rather than creation/dissolution themes.

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

It highlights the dharmic principle that one should accept correction and guidance from a qualified teacher; for kings and householders, this supports disciplined conduct, receptivity to counsel, and long-term training in right governance and self-restraint.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No direct Vāstu/temple-building or ritual procedure is stated; the practical takeaway is that technical traditions (including ritual and architecture) require prolonged, disciplined apprenticeship under an authoritative guru.