Shloka 52

Matsya Purana — Bhīma-Dvādaśī

Devanagari script

शिवस्य हृदये विष्णुर् विष्णोश्च हृदये शिवः यथान्तरं न पश्यामि तथा मे स्वस्ति चायुषः //

Transliteration

śivasya hṛdaye viṣṇur viṣṇośca hṛdaye śivaḥ yathāntaraṃ na paśyāmi tathā me svasti cāyuṣaḥ //

Translation

Viṣṇu dwells in the heart of Śiva, and Śiva dwells in the heart of Viṣṇu. Since I perceive no difference between them, may there be well-being for me—and long life as well.

Word by Word

• śivasya: of Śiva

• hṛdaye: in the heart

• viṣṇuḥ: Viṣṇu

• viṣṇoḥ: of Viṣṇu

• ca: and

• hṛdaye: in the heart

• śivaḥ: Śiva

• yathā: since/as

• antaram: difference, separation

• na: not

• paśyāmi: I see/perceive

• tathā: therefore/so

• me: for me

• svasti: well-being, auspiciousness

• ca: and

• āyuṣaḥ: of life/long life (longevity)

Speaker

• A devotee/narratorial voice within the Matsya Purana’s discourse (benedictory statement asserting Hari–Hara unity)

Entities Mentioned

• Shiva
• Vishnu

Tags

• Harihara
• Dharma
• SectarianHarmony
• Stotra
• AuspiciousBlessing

FAQs

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

It does not describe Pralaya directly; instead, it teaches theological non-difference (abheda) between Śiva and Viṣṇu, a principle used in Purāṇic tradition to establish cosmic harmony and auspiciousness.

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

By affirming non-sectarian reverence and inner unity, it supports dharma through social harmony—encouraging kings and householders to avoid divisive sectarianism and to cultivate auspicious conduct grounded in devotion and respect for multiple forms of the divine.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No direct Vāstu or iconographic rule is stated; ritually, the verse functions like a stotra/benediction (svasti) used to invoke auspiciousness and longevity through Hari–Hara unity.