Shloka 24

Matsya Purana — Lineage of the Pitṛs

Devanagari script

*देव्युवाच सर्वदा सर्वभूतेषु द्रष्टव्या सर्वतो भुवि सर्वलोकेषु यत्किंचिद् रहितं न मया विना //

Transliteration

*devyuvāca sarvadā sarvabhūteṣu draṣṭavyā sarvato bhuvi sarvalokeṣu yatkiṃcid rahitaṃ na mayā vinā //

Translation

The Goddess said: “At all times I am to be beheld within all beings, everywhere on earth and throughout all worlds. Whatever exists—nothing at all is devoid of Me.”

Word by Word

• devī uvāca: the Goddess said

• sarvadā: always

• sarva-bhūteṣu: in all beings

• draṣṭavyā: to be seen/recognized

• sarvataḥ: everywhere, on all sides

• bhuvi: on the earth/in the world

• sarva-lokeṣu: in all realms/worlds

• yat kiṃcid: whatever, anything whatsoever

• rahitam: devoid/without

• na: not

• mayā vinā: without Me/apart from Me

Speaker

• Devi (the Goddess)

Entities Mentioned

• Devi
• Sarvabhuta (all beings)
• Sarvaloka (all worlds)

Tags

• Shakti
• Non-duality
• Immanence
• Darshana
• Theology

FAQs

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

It presents Devi as the ever-present substratum of all beings and worlds—implying that even through cosmic change such as pralaya, nothing can exist or endure apart from her all-pervading reality.

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

It supports a dharmic ethic of reverence and restraint: seeing Devi in all beings encourages non-violence, fairness, protection of subjects, and compassionate household conduct, since none are “separate” from the divine presence.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

While not technical Vastu, it provides the ritual principle behind consecration: the deity is not merely installed in an image or temple but recognized as present everywhere—temple worship becomes a focused means to perceive the omnipresent Devi.