Shloka 22

Matsya Purana — Description of Pralaya: Drying

Devanagari script

करिष्यतीति भगवान् इति कश्चिन् न बुध्यते //

Transliteration

kariṣyatīti bhagavān iti kaścin na budhyate //

Translation

No one truly understands what the Blessed Lord (Bhagavān) intends to do—(thinking), “He will do (this).”

Word by Word

• करिष्यति (kariṣyati): will do, will accomplish

• इति (iti): thus, as—(the thought/quotation marker)

• भगवान् (bhagavān): the Blessed Lord, the Supreme Lord

• कश्चित् (kaścit): anyone, any person

• न (na): not

• बुध्यते (budhyate): understands, comprehends

Speaker

• Suta Goswami (narrative voice; general puranic framing, consistent with Matsya Purana discourse style)

Entities Mentioned

• Bhagavan

Tags

• Pralaya
• Divine Will
• Providence
• Vishnu
• Philosophy

FAQs

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

It emphasizes that cosmic events like Pralaya unfold according to Bhagavān’s inscrutable will, beyond ordinary prediction or control.

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

It implies that one should focus on dharma and right conduct rather than claiming certainty over outcomes, since the Lord’s intent cannot be fully known.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No direct Vāstu or ritual rule is stated; the takeaway is a general caution against overconfidence—rituals and plans should be done with humility and dharmic intent.