Shloka 89

Matsya Purana — Characteristics of Dvāpara and Kali Yugas

Devanagari script

विचारणात्तु निर्वेदः साम्यावस्थात्मना तथा ततश्चैवात्मसम्बोधः सम्बोधाद्धर्मशीलता //

Transliteration

vicāraṇāttu nirvedaḥ sāmyāvasthātmanā tathā tataścaivātmasambodhaḥ sambodhāddharmaśīlatā //

Translation

From deep inquiry arises dispassion; and from abiding in inner equanimity as one’s very nature arises awakening to the Self. From that awakening comes a steadfast disposition toward dharma.

Word by Word

• विचारणात् (vicāraṇāt): from inquiry, discernment

• तु (tu): indeed, then

• निर्वेदः (nirvedaḥ): dispassion, weariness toward worldly pursuits

• साम्य-अवस्था-आत्मना (sāmya-avasthā-ātmanā): with the Self as the nature of an equal, balanced state (equanimity)

• तथा (tathā): likewise

• ततः (tataḥ): from that

• च एव (ca eva): and indeed

• आत्म-सम्बोधः (ātma-sambodhaḥ): awakening/realization of the Self

• सम्बोधात् (sambodhāt): from awakening

• धर्म-शीलता (dharma-śīlatā): a character firmly inclined to dharma, ethical steadiness.

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (Vishnu) instructing Vaivasvata Manu (likely narrative setting)

Entities Mentioned

• Matsya (implied as instructor)
• Vaivasvata Manu (implied as listener)
• Atman (Self)
• Dharma

Tags

• Dharma
• Vairagya
• Atma-jnana
• Yoga
• Ethics

FAQs

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

This verse is not about cosmic pralaya; it describes an inner transformation: inquiry leads to dispassion, equanimity, Self-awakening, and finally a stable commitment to dharma.

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

It frames ethical rule as rooted in inner discipline: a king or householder who practices discernment and equanimity becomes naturally dharma-oriented, making governance and daily duties steadier, less driven by craving or aversion.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vastu or ritual procedure is stated directly; the takeaway is foundational—purity of intention and equanimity are presented as the inner basis that supports correct ritual conduct and dharmic application of any scripture, including Vastu rules.