Shloka 6

Matsya Purana — Maya’s Nectar-Reservoir in Tripura and the Revival of the Slain in the Tripur...

Devanagari script

एकेषु त्रिषु यत्किंचिद् बलं वै सर्वजन्तुषु कालस्य तद्वशं सर्वम् इति पैतामहो विधिः //

Transliteration

ekeṣu triṣu yatkiṃcid balaṃ vai sarvajantuṣu kālasya tadvaśaṃ sarvam iti paitāmaho vidhiḥ //

Translation

Whatever strength exists among beings—whether in one, in three, or in any number—everything is under the sway of Time (Kāla). Such is the ancient ordinance taught by the Grandfather, Brahmā.

Word by Word

• एकेषु: in the one (single)

• त्रिषु: in the three

• यत्किंचित्: whatever, anything at all

• बलम्: strength, power

• वै: indeed

• सर्वजन्तुषु: among all creatures/beings

• कालस्य: of Time

• तद्वशम्: under its control/sway

• सर्वम्: all, everything

• इति: thus

• पैतामहः: belonging to the Pitāmaha (the Grandfather—Brahmā), taught by Brahmā

• विधिः: rule, ordinance, established law

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (in instruction to Vaivasvata Manu, within a didactic discourse)

Entities Mentioned

• Kāla (Time)
• Pitāmaha (Brahmā)

Tags

• Kāla
• Nīti
• Rajadharma
• Fate
• Cosmic Order

FAQs

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

It establishes Kāla (Time) as a universal force governing all power; in Pralaya contexts, the same principle explains how even the might of beings and worlds becomes subject to Time’s inevitable turning.

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

It cautions that political or personal strength is never absolute; a king or householder should act with humility, restraint, and dharma, knowing that Time overrides all worldly advantage and status.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No direct Vāstu or ritual rule is stated; the takeaway is foundational—rituals and works (including temple building) are undertaken with awareness of impermanence and the governing order of Kāla.