Shloka 70

Matsya Purana — Manvantaras

Devanagari script

भूतभेदाश्च भूतेभ्यो जज्ञिरे तु परस्परम् संसिद्धिकारणं कार्यं सद्य एव विवर्तते //

Transliteration

bhūtabhedāśca bhūtebhyo jajñire tu parasparam saṃsiddhikāraṇaṃ kāryaṃ sadya eva vivartate //

Translation

From the elements, the various distinctions among beings arise mutually, one from another; and the effect—when its cause is fully in place—transforms at once into manifestation.

Word by Word

• भूतभेदाः (bhūta-bhedāḥ): distinctions/differentiations of beings/elements

• च (ca): and

• भूतेभ्यः (bhūtebhyaḥ): from the elements/from beings

• जज्ञिरे (jajñire): were born/arose

• तु (tu): indeed

• परस्परम् (parasparam): mutually/from one another

• संसिद्धिकारणम् (saṃsiddhi-kāraṇam): having the cause fully accomplished/complete causal condition

• कार्यम् (kāryam): the effect/product

• सद्यः (sadyaḥ): immediately/at once

• एव (eva): indeed

• विवर्तते (vivartate): turns into/undergoes transformation/comes forth by manifestation

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (in instruction to Vaivasvata Manu)

Entities Mentioned

• Bhuta (elements)
• Karya (effect)
• Karana (cause)

Tags

• Creation
• Prakriti
• Causality
• Cosmology
• Transformation

FAQs

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

It presents a causality model where beings and elemental distinctions arise through mutual interaction, and when causal conditions are complete, the manifested effect appears immediately—supporting cyclical creation after dissolution.

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

By stressing interdependence (parasparam) and cause–effect (kāraṇa–kārya), it implies that orderly results in society come from completing the right conditions—ethical discipline, proper governance, and timely action—rather than expecting outcomes without causes.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

Though not giving a direct building rule, it underlines the principle used in Vastu and ritual logic: when materials, measurements, directions, and rites are correctly completed (saṃsiddhi-kāraṇa), the intended result is expected to manifest without delay.