Shloka 25

Matsya Purana — Lineage of the Pitṛs

Devanagari script

तथापि येषु स्थानेषु द्रष्टव्या सिद्धिमीप्सुभिः स्मर्तव्या भूतिकामैर् वा तानि वक्ष्यामि तत्त्वतः //

Transliteration

tathāpi yeṣu sthāneṣu draṣṭavyā siddhimīpsubhiḥ smartavyā bhūtikāmair vā tāni vakṣyāmi tattvataḥ //

Translation

Even so, I shall now truthfully describe those sacred places which seekers of spiritual attainment should visit, or which those desiring worldly prosperity should at least remember.

Word by Word

• tathāpi: even so/nevertheless

• yeṣu: in which/among which

• sthāneṣu: places (holy sites)

• draṣṭavyāḥ: to be seen/visited

• siddhim: spiritual accomplishment/perfection

• īpsubhiḥ: by those who desire/seek

• smartavyāḥ: to be remembered/recollected

• bhūti-kāmaiḥ: by those desiring prosperity/worldly success

• vā: or

• tāni: those (places)

• vakṣyāmi: I will tell/describe

• tattvataḥ: in truth/accurately, according to reality.

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (Vishnu) speaking to Vaivasvata Manu

Entities Mentioned

• Matsya
• Vaivasvata Manu
• Sthāna (sacred places)
• Siddhi
• Bhūti (prosperity)

Tags

• Tirtha
• Siddhi
• Smriti (remembrance)
• Prosperity
• Matsya-Manu dialogue

FAQs

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

This verse does not directly discuss Pralaya; it shifts to practical dharma by introducing a list of sacred places whose visitation or remembrance yields siddhi (spiritual success) or bhūti (worldly prosperity).

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

It frames a dharmic practice accessible to both rulers and householders: undertaking pilgrimage when possible, or at minimum maintaining devotional remembrance of holy places to support righteous living, prosperity, and spiritual aims.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

The ritual takeaway is the emphasis on tirtha-darśana (pilgrimage) and tirtha-smaraṇa (remembering holy sites) as merit-producing acts; no specific Vastu or temple-construction rule is stated in this verse.