Shloka 7

Matsya Purana — Yayāti’s Forest-Renunciation

Devanagari script

सर्वमेतद् अशेषेण श्रोतुमिच्छामि तत्त्वतः कथ्यमानं त्वया विप्र देवर्षिगणसंनिधौ //

Transliteration

sarvametad aśeṣeṇa śrotumicchāmi tattvataḥ kathyamānaṃ tvayā vipra devarṣigaṇasaṃnidhau //

Translation

“I wish to hear all of this, without remainder, in its true essence—O brāhmaṇa—exactly as you will relate it, here in the presence of the host of divine seers.”

Word by Word

• सर्वम् (sarvam): all

• एतत् (etat): this (teaching/matter)

• अशेषेण (aśeṣeṇa): completely, without omission

• श्रोतुम् (śrotum): to hear

• इच्छामि (icchāmi): I desire

• तत्त्वतः (tattvataḥ): in truth, in its essential principle

• कथ्यमानम् (kathyamānam): being narrated/expounded

• त्वया (tvayā): by you

• विप्र (vipra): O learned brāhmaṇa

• देवर्षिगण (devarṣi-gaṇa): the group/assembly of divine sages

• संनिधौ (saṃnidhau): in the presence, nearby.

Speaker

• A disciple-inquirer addressing a brāhmaṇa narrator (within the Matsya Purana’s dialogue frame)

Entities Mentioned

• Devarshis (Divine Sages)

Tags

• Dialogue
• Listening (Shravana)
• Dharma
• Purana narration
• Sages assembly

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe Pralaya directly; it sets the narrative frame by requesting a complete and truthful exposition—often the prelude to teachings that may include creation and dissolution themes.

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

Indirectly, it emphasizes śravaṇa (attentive listening) and seeking tattva (truth/essence), a foundational discipline for rulers and householders who must learn dharma from authoritative narration before acting.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No specific Vāstu or ritual rule appears here; the verse highlights correct transmission—learning “without remainder” in a qualified assembly—which is the prerequisite method before applying any ritual or architectural prescriptions found later in the text.