Shloka 6

Matsya Purana — Yayati and Indra: Counsel on Forbearance and Right Speech

Devanagari script

अक्रोधनः क्रोधनेभ्यो विशिष्टस् तथा तितिक्षुर् अतितिक्षोर् विशिष्टः अमानुषेभ्यो मानुषश्च प्रधानो विद्वांस्तथैवाविदुषः प्रधानः //

Transliteration

akrodhanaḥ krodhanebhyo viśiṣṭas tathā titikṣur atitikṣor viśiṣṭaḥ amānuṣebhyo mānuṣaśca pradhāno vidvāṃstathaivāviduṣaḥ pradhānaḥ //

Translation

One who is free from anger is superior to the angry; likewise, the forbearing is superior to the unforbearing. Among the inhuman, the truly humane is foremost; and in the same way, the wise is foremost among the unwise.

Word by Word

• akrodhanaḥ: one without anger

• krodhanebhyaḥ: than the angry (persons)

• viśiṣṭaḥ: superior/excellent

• tathā: likewise

• titikṣuḥ: one who endures/forbears

• atitikṣoḥ: than the unforbearing/impatient

• amānuṣebhyaḥ: than the inhuman/uncivilized

• mānuṣaḥ: the humane/truly human

• ca: and

• pradhānaḥ: foremost/primary

• vidvān: the learned/wise

• tathā eva: just so/likewise

• aviduṣaḥ: than the unlearned/ignorant

• pradhānaḥ: foremost.

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (teaching Vaivasvata Manu)

Entities Mentioned

• Matsya
• Vaivasvata Manu

Tags

• Dharma
• Self-control
• Kshama
• Ethics
• Rajadharma

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss Pralaya directly; it teaches moral hierarchy—self-control, forbearance, and wisdom are presented as the marks of true human excellence.

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

It frames practical Rajadharma: a ruler or householder should restrain anger, cultivate patience under provocation, uphold humane conduct, and prioritize learning—these qualities make one fit to lead and judge fairly.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vastu or ritual procedure is mentioned; the takeaway is ethical—inner discipline (angerlessness and forbearance) is treated as foundational dharma that supports all religious and social duties.