Shloka 5

Matsya Purana — Pratiśukra Rite and the Worship of Śukra

Devanagari script

एवमस्योदये कुर्वन् यात्रादिषु च भारत सर्वान्कामानवाप्नोति विष्णुलोके महीयते //

Transliteration

evamasyodaye kurvan yātrādiṣu ca bhārata sarvānkāmānavāpnoti viṣṇuloke mahīyate //

Translation

O Bhārata, one who performs (this rite) in this manner at its proper rising time—and likewise during pilgrimages and related observances—obtains all desired aims and is honoured in Viṣṇu’s world.

Word by Word

• evam: thus/in this manner

• asya: of this (rite/observance)

• udaye: at the arising/auspicious time (dawn or the proper time of commencement)

• kurvan: performing/doing

• yātrā-ādiṣu: in pilgrimages and other (religious undertakings)

• ca: and

• bhārata: O descendant of Bharata (address to Manu/kingly listener)

• sarvān: all

• kāmān: desired objects/aims

• avāpnoti: attains/obtains

• viṣṇu-loke: in Viṣṇu’s realm

• mahīyate: is glorified/honoured.

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (as Vishnu) addressing Vaivasvata Manu (O Bhārata)

Entities Mentioned

• Vishnu
• Viṣṇuloka
• Bhārata

Tags

• Vrata
• Tirtha-yatra
• Ritual timing
• Phala-shruti
• Vaishnava

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss Pralaya; it is a phala-śruti focused on the merit of correctly timed religious observances and pilgrimages, culminating in honour in Viṣṇu’s realm.

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

It frames dharma as practical discipline: a king or householder who performs prescribed rites at the proper time and undertakes yātrā (pilgrimage) gains lawful prosperity (kāmān) and spiritual elevation (Viṣṇuloka), aligning worldly duties with devotional merit.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

The ritual significance is timing and context: performing the rite at udaya (the correct auspicious commencement, often dawn) and during yātrā-related observances is emphasized as the key condition for attaining the stated results.