Shloka 199

Matsya Purana — Yadu Lineage

Devanagari script

भार्गवो वाङ्गिरा वापि भगवानेष नो गुरुः स्थिता वयं निदेशे ऽस्य साधु त्वं गच्छ माचिरम् //

Transliteration

bhārgavo vāṅgirā vāpi bhagavāneṣa no guruḥ sthitā vayaṃ nideśe 'sya sādhu tvaṃ gaccha māciram //

Translation

Whether Bhārgava or Vāṅgira, this blessed one is our revered guru. We remain established in his command; therefore, go at once, without delay.

Word by Word

• bhārgavaḥ: (one) of the Bhṛgu lineage

• vāṅgiraḥ: (one) of the Aṅgiras lineage

• vā api: or even

• bhagavān: the venerable/blessed one

• eṣaḥ: this (person)

• naḥ: our

• guruḥ: teacher, preceptor

• sthitāḥ (vayam): we stand/remain (we are) established

• vayam: we

• nideśe: in the instruction/command

• asya: of him

• sādhu: well then / good

• tvam: you

• gaccha: go

• mā ciram: without delay / not long (immediately)

Speaker

• A disciple/attendant speaking on behalf of a guru-led group (contextual interlocutor within Matsya Purana dialogue)

Entities Mentioned

• Bhṛgu (Bhārgava lineage)
• Aṅgiras (Vāṅgira lineage)
• Guru (preceptor)

Tags

• Guru-shishya
• Obedience
• Dharma
• Instruction
• Puranic dialogue

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe pralaya directly; it emphasizes disciplined obedience to a revered guru, a value that underlies correct conduct in all cosmic or social upheavals described elsewhere in the Matsya Purana.

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

It highlights dharmic governance and household discipline: a king or householder should act promptly under rightful counsel (guru/elders), maintaining steadiness in authorized instruction rather than acting from impulse or delay.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No explicit Vastu or ritual procedure is stated; the practical takeaway is procedural—tasks (including rites or building works) should be executed promptly according to the appointed authority’s instruction.