Shloka 60

Matsya Purana — Manvantaras

Devanagari script

प्रवर्तयन्ति तेषां वै ब्रह्मस्तोत्रं पुनः पुनः एवं मन्त्रगुणानां तु समुत्पत्तिश्चतुर्विधा //

Transliteration

pravartayanti teṣāṃ vai brahmastotraṃ punaḥ punaḥ evaṃ mantraguṇānāṃ tu samutpattiścaturvidhā //

Translation

For them indeed, the Brahma-hymn is set in motion again and again—repeatedly recited and applied. Thus, the manifestation of the qualities of mantras is fourfold.

Word by Word

• प्रवर्तयन्ति: they set in motion / cause to be performed

• तेषाम्: of them / for those persons

• वै: indeed

• ब्रह्मस्तोत्रम्: the hymn (stotra) to Brahmā / Brahma-stotra

• पुनः पुनः: again and again, repeatedly

• एवम्: thus, in this manner

• मन्त्र-गुणानाम्: of the qualities/potencies of mantras

• तु: and, indeed (emphatic)

• समुत्पत्तिः: arising, origination, manifestation

• चतुर्विधा: fourfold, of four kinds

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (in discourse to Vaivasvata Manu)

Entities Mentioned

• Brahma (via Brahma-stotra)

Tags

• Mantra
• Stotra
• Ritual Recitation
• Brahma
• Spiritual Practice

FAQs

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

It does not describe Pralaya directly; it teaches ritual efficacy—mantric power becomes manifest through repeated recitation, and those mantra-qualities are said to arise in four distinct modes.

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

It supports the duty of sustaining dharma through correct rites: a king or householder should ensure disciplined, repeated stotra/mantra practice, because mantra potency is not assumed but ‘arises’ through proper application.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

Ritually, it emphasizes repeated Brahma-stotra as a means to activate mantra-guṇas—relevant as a general principle for consecrations and worship procedures that often accompany temple-building and installation rites.