Shloka 11

Matsya Purana — Conclusion of the Prayaga Mahatmya: Kingship Restored

Devanagari script

अकोपनश्च सत्यश्च सत्यवादी दृढव्रतः आत्मोपमश्च भूतेषु स तीर्थफलमश्नुते //

Transliteration

akopanaśca satyaśca satyavādī dṛḍhavrataḥ ātmopamaśca bhūteṣu sa tīrthaphalamaśnute //

Translation

One who is free from anger, devoted to truth, truthful in speech, firm in vows (vrata), and who regards all beings as equal to oneself—such a person truly attains the fruit of pilgrimage to the sacred tīrthas.

Word by Word

• akopanaḥ: free from anger

• ca: and

• satyaḥ: truthful / established in truth

• satyavādī: one who speaks truth

• dṛḍha-vrataḥ: firm in vows / steadfast in discipline

• ātmopamaḥ: considering others as oneself / empathetic

• bhūteṣu: toward beings / in relation to all creatures

• saḥ: that person

• tīrtha-phalam: the fruit (merit) of pilgrimage

• aśnute: attains / enjoys

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (teaching Vaivasvata Manu)

Entities Mentioned

• Matsya
• Vaivasvata Manu
• Tirtha (sacred ford/pilgrimage place)

Tags

• Dharma
• Tirtha
• Ethics
• Self-control
• Truthfulness

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss Pralaya directly; it teaches that inner virtues—truth, self-restraint, and empathy—are what make religious acts like pilgrimage truly fruitful.

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

It frames dharma as character-based: a ruler or householder should restrain anger, keep firm vows, speak truth, and treat subjects and dependents with empathy—these are presented as the real foundations of merit.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vastu or temple-construction rule is stated; the ritual takeaway is that tīrtha-rituals yield full benefit only when supported by moral discipline and compassion toward all beings.