Shloka 6

Matsya Purana — Brahmā–Gāyatrī as a Divine Pair and the Early Genealogies of Creation

Devanagari script

कार्याकार्ये न देवानां शुभाशुभफलप्रदे यस्मात्तस्मान्न राजेन्द्र तद्विचारो नृणां शुभः //

Transliteration

kāryākārye na devānāṃ śubhāśubhaphalaprade yasmāttasmānna rājendra tadvicāro nṛṇāṃ śubhaḥ //

Translation

Because the gods do not directly determine what is to be done and what is not to be done—even though they bestow auspicious and inauspicious results—therefore, O best of kings, such over-analysis is not wholesome for human beings.

Word by Word

• kārya-akārye: in what ought to be done and what ought not to be done

• na: not

• devānām: of the gods

• śubha-aśubha-phala-prade: (though) giving auspicious and inauspicious fruits/results

• yasmāt: because

• tasmāt: therefore

• na: not

• rājendra: O lord of kings

• tat-vicāraḥ: that deliberation/over-scrutiny

• nṛṇām: for men/humans

• śubhaḥ: beneficial/auspicious/wholesome

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (Vishnu) addressing Vaivasvata Manu (rājendra)

Entities Mentioned

• Devas

Tags

• Rajadharma
• Nīti
• Karma-phala
• Dharma
• Decision-making

FAQs

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

Nothing directly about pralaya is stated here; the verse instead clarifies karma-phala: gods dispense results, while human beings must still choose right action without paralyzing doubt.

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

It advises a ruler (and by extension any person) not to hide behind fate or divine will when judging duty; one should act according to dharma, accepting that outcomes (good or bad) will follow as karmic fruits.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vastu or ritual procedure is mentioned; the takeaway is ethical—avoid excessive speculation about divine causation and focus on dharmic action.