Shloka 9

Matsya Purana — Yayāti’s Forest-Renunciation

Devanagari script

तस्य विस्तीर्णयशसः सत्यकीर्तेर् महात्मनः श्रोतुमिच्छामि देवेश दिवि चेह च सर्वशः //

Transliteration

tasya vistīrṇayaśasaḥ satyakīrter mahātmanaḥ śrotumicchāmi deveśa divi ceha ca sarvaśaḥ //

Translation

O Lord of the gods, I wish to hear in full—both in heaven and here on earth—of that great-souled one whose fame is far-spread and whose renown is true.

Word by Word

• tasya: of him/that one

• vistīrṇa-yaśasaḥ: whose glory is widely extended

• satya-kīrteḥ: whose fame is truthful/genuine

• mahātmanaḥ: of the great-souled one

• śrotum: to hear

• icchāmi: I desire

• deveśa: O Lord of the gods

• divi: in heaven

• ca: and

• iha: here (on earth)

• ca: and

• sarvaśaḥ: wholly, in every way, in full detail

Speaker

• Vaivasvata Manu (inquiry addressed to Lord Matsya / Deveśa)

Entities Mentioned

• Deveśa (Lord of the gods)
• Mahātmā (the great-souled one; unspecified subject of praise)

Tags

• Dialogue
• Praise
• Inquiry
• Kirtī-Yaśas
• Puranic Narrative

FAQs

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

This verse does not directly describe pralaya; it functions as a narrative prompt where Manu asks the deity to recount, comprehensively, the life and true fame of a great personage.

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

By highlighting “true fame” (satya-kīrti) and “far-spread glory” (vistīrṇa-yaśas), the verse implies an ethical ideal: lasting reputation should be grounded in genuine virtue—an aim central to righteous kingship and disciplined household life in Purāṇic dharma.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No vastu/temple or ritual procedure is mentioned in this specific verse; it is an introductory inquiry setting up a detailed narration to follow.