Shloka 5

Matsya Purana — Pitṛ Worlds

Devanagari script

महात्मानो महाभागा भक्तानामभयप्रदाः एतेषां पीवरी कन्या मानसी दिवि विश्रुता //

Transliteration

mahātmāno mahābhāgā bhaktānāmabhayapradāḥ eteṣāṃ pīvarī kanyā mānasī divi viśrutā //

Translation

They are great-souled and greatly fortunate, granting fearlessness to their devotees. Among them, the maiden Pīvarī—mind-born (mānasa)—has become renowned in heaven.

Word by Word

• mahātmānaḥ: great-souled ones

• mahābhāgāḥ: highly fortunate/noble ones

• bhaktānām: of devotees

• abhayapradāḥ: bestowers of fearlessness/protection

• eteṣām: among/of these

• pīvarī: (named) Pīvarī

• kanyā: maiden/daughter

• mānasī: mind-born/mentally produced

• divi: in heaven/among the gods

• viśrutā: celebrated, widely renowned

Speaker

• Sūta (narrator) summarizing the tradition (probable purāṇic narrative voice)

Entities Mentioned

• Pīvarī

Tags

• Devas
• Celestial fame
• Mind-born beings
• Bhakti
• Protection

FAQs

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

It reflects a creation motif—‘mānasī’ (mind-born)—indicating beings produced through mental will or divine cognition, rather than describing dissolution (pralaya) directly.

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

By praising those who grant ‘abhaya’ (fearlessness), it indirectly upholds a core dharmic duty: rulers and householders should protect dependents and devotees, creating safety through righteous conduct.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No explicit Vāstu or ritual procedure is stated; the ritual takeaway is devotional—true greatness is marked by granting protection (abhaya) and being worthy of heavenly renown.