Shloka 52

Matsya Purana — Code of Conduct and Vow-Procedure for Courtesans

Devanagari script

यथान्तरं न पश्यामि कामकेशवयोः सदा तथैव सर्वकामाप्तिर् अस्तु विष्णो सदा मम //

Transliteration

yathāntaraṃ na paśyāmi kāmakeśavayoḥ sadā tathaiva sarvakāmāptir astu viṣṇo sadā mama //

Translation

As I never perceive any difference at all between Kāma and Keśava, so too, O Viṣṇu, may the fulfillment of all my desires ever be mine.

Word by Word

• yathā: just as

• antaraṃ: difference, separation

• na: not

• paśyāmi: I see/perceive

• kāma-keśavayoḥ: between Kāma and Keśava (two revered divine names/forms)

• sadā: always

• tathā eva: in the very same way

• sarva-kāma-āptiḥ: attainment/fulfillment of all desires

• astu: may it be

• viṣṇo: O Vishnu

• sadā: always

• mama: for me/mine

Speaker

• A devotee/supplicant (stotra-style prayer within the narrative frame of Matsya Purana)

Entities Mentioned

• Vishnu
• Keshava
• Kama

Tags

• Bhakti
• Stotra
• Hari
• Divine-unity
• Boons

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss pralaya directly; it is a devotional statement that emphasizes non-difference in divine forms and seeks the boon of “sarvakāmāpti” (fulfillment of aims).

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

It supports the ethical ideal of single-minded devotion and right vision (seeing no divisive difference in the divine), which a king/householder can apply as inner discipline while pursuing legitimate aims (kāmas) in a dharmic way.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu or temple-construction rule is stated here; the ritual takeaway is the stotra-principle that sincere praise grounded in correct theological understanding is believed to yield desired spiritual and worldly fruits.