Shloka 49

Matsya Purana — Nārāyaṇa as Haṃsa in the Cosmic Ocean: Vedic Yajña-Puruṣa and Mārkaṇḍeya’s Vi...

Devanagari script

किंसंज्ञश्चैव भगवांल् लोके विज्ञायसे प्रभो तर्कये त्वां महात्मानं को ह्यन्यः स्थातुमर्हति //

Transliteration

kiṃsaṃjñaścaiva bhagavāṃl loke vijñāyase prabho tarkaye tvāṃ mahātmānaṃ ko hyanyaḥ sthātumarhati //

Translation

O Lord, by what name are You known in this world? I reason that You are the Supreme Great Soul—who else could possibly be worthy to stand in Your place?

Word by Word

• kim-saṃjñaḥ: by what name/under what designation

• ca eva: indeed, and

• bhagavān: the Blessed Lord

• loke: in the world

• vijñāyase: are known/are recognized

• prabho: O master, O Lord

• tarkaye: I infer, I reason

• tvām: You

• mahātmānam: the Great Soul, the exalted one

• kaḥ hi anyaḥ: for who else (could there be)

• sthātum: to stand, to take the position

• arhati: is fit/is worthy.

Speaker

• Vaivasvata Manu (addressing Lord Matsya / Vishnu)

Entities Mentioned

• Vaivasvata Manu
• Lord Matsya (implied)
• Bhagavan (Vishnu, implied)

Tags

• Pralaya
• Matsya-Avatara
• Manu
• Bhakti
• Theology

FAQs

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

It frames the Pralaya episode as a revelation of divine supremacy: Manu recognizes that only the Supreme Lord could perform the extraordinary acts associated with the deluge narrative.

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

Manu models discernment (tarka) joined with reverence—an ideal for rulers and householders in the Matsya Purana: to inquire humbly, recognize true authority, and align conduct with dharma under divine guidance.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No direct Vastu or ritual procedure is stated; the verse is theological and dialogic, focusing on naming/recognition of the Lord rather than temple architecture rules.