Shloka 10

Matsya Purana — Kamalā-Saptamī Vow: Lotus Rite for Sūrya

Devanagari script

कल्पे कल्पे ततो लोकान् सप्तगत्वा पृथक्पृथक् अप्सरोभिः परिवृतस् ततो याति परां गतिम् //

Transliteration

kalpe kalpe tato lokān saptagatvā pṛthakpṛthak apsarobhiḥ parivṛtas tato yāti parāṃ gatim //

Translation

In each successive aeon (kalpa), he goes on to the seven distinct worlds one after another; surrounded by celestial nymphs (apsarās), he then proceeds onward to the supreme state.

Word by Word

• कल्पे कल्पे (kalpe kalpe): in each kalpa/aeon

• ततः (tataḥ): thereafter

• लोकान् (lokān): worlds/realms

• सप्त (sapta): seven

• गत्वा (gatvā): having gone/attained

• पृथक् पृथक् (pṛthak pṛthak): separately, in distinct sequence

• अप्सरोभिः (apsarobhiḥ): by apsarās, celestial nymphs

• परिवृतः (parivṛtaḥ): surrounded/encircled

• ततः (tataḥ): then

• याति (yāti): goes/attains

• पराम् (parām): highest, supreme

• गतिम् (gatim): goal, destination, state

Speaker

• Likely Sūta (Purāṇic narrator) reporting the phala (result) of a prescribed merit; traditional dialogue frame ultimately traces teachings to Lord Matsya for Manu

Entities Mentioned

• Kalpa
• Sapta-loka (seven worlds)
• Apsaras

Tags

• Karma-phala
• Svarga
• Lokas
• Moksha
• Phala-shruti

FAQs

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

It uses the time-unit “kalpa” (aeon) to frame the soul’s long cosmological journey; rather than detailing pralaya, it emphasizes post-merit progression through cosmic realms across successive cycles.

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

It functions as a phala-śruti: righteous conduct and prescribed duties yield refined enjoyments (svarga-like realms) and, ultimately, a higher spiritual consummation—encouraging kings and householders to uphold dharma for both worldly and transcendent ends.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No direct Vāstu or temple-construction rule appears in this verse; its ritual takeaway is the Purāṇic principle that properly performed dharmic/ritual acts can lead from heavenly reward to the ‘supreme gati’ (final highest attainment).