Shloka 200

Matsya Purana — Yadu Lineage

Devanagari script

एवमुक्त्वासुराः सर्वे प्रापद्यन्त बृहस्पतिम् यदा न प्रत्यपद्यन्त काव्येनोक्तं महद्धितम् //

Transliteration

evamuktvāsurāḥ sarve prāpadyanta bṛhaspatim yadā na pratyapadyanta kāvyenoktaṃ mahaddhitam //

Translation

Having spoken thus, all the Asuras then approached Bṛhaspati, because they did not accept the great benefit that had been advised by Kāvyā (Śukra).

Word by Word

• evam: thus

• uktvā: having spoken

• asurāḥ: the Asuras

• sarve: all

• prāpadyanta: resorted to/approached for refuge

• bṛhaspatim: Bṛhaspati (preceptor)

• yadā: when/because

• na: not

• pratyapadyanta: accepted/assented to

• kāvyena: by Kāvyā (Śukra, son of Kavi)

• uktam: spoken/advised

• mahat: great

• dhitam: welfare/benefit

Speaker

• Sūta (narrator) recounting the episode (within the Matsya Purana’s narrative frame)

Entities Mentioned

• Asuras
• Brihaspati
• Kavya (Shukra)

Tags

• Asuras
• Counsel
• Brihaspati
• Shukra
• Dharma

FAQs

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

This verse does not address Pralaya; it highlights a moral-political theme: rejecting beneficial counsel and seeking another adviser.

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

It underscores discernment (viveka) in accepting advice: one should recognize truly beneficial counsel and not abandon sound guidance out of pride, factionalism, or impatience—an essential principle for rulers and household decision-making alike.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is stated in this verse; the focus is on counsel, allegiance, and acceptance of welfare-oriented instruction.