Shloka 3

Matsya Purana — Prayaga Mahatmya: Trimurti Presence

Devanagari script

ब्रह्मा सृजति भूतानि स्थावरं जङ्गमं च यत् तान्येतानि परं लोके विष्णुः संवर्धते प्रजाः //

Transliteration

brahmā sṛjati bhūtāni sthāvaraṃ jaṅgamaṃ ca yat tānyetāni paraṃ loke viṣṇuḥ saṃvardhate prajāḥ //

Translation

Brahmā creates the beings—both the immovable and the movable; and in the higher world it is Viṣṇu who nurtures and causes these creatures (the progeny) to flourish.

Word by Word

• ब्रह्मा (brahmā): Brahmā

• सृजति (sṛjati): creates, brings forth

• भूतानि (bhūtāni): beings, created entities

• स्थावरम् (sthāvaram): immovable (plants, mountains, etc.)

• जङ्गमम् (jaṅgamam): movable (animals, humans, etc.)

• च (ca): and

• यत् (yat): which/that

• तानि (tāni): those

• एतानि (etāni): these

• परम् (param): higher, supreme

• लोके (loke): in the world/realm

• विष्णुः (viṣṇuḥ): Viṣṇu

• संवर्धते (saṃvardhate): nourishes, increases, makes prosper

• प्रजाः (prajāḥ): progeny, creatures, subjects

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (Vishnu) addressing Vaivasvata Manu (contextual attribution within the Matsya Purana’s instructional dialogue)

Entities Mentioned

• Brahma
• Vishnu

Tags

• Srishti
• CosmicOrder
• TrimurtiFunctions
• DharmaFoundation
• PuranicCosmology

FAQs

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

It highlights the cosmic division of functions: Brahmā initiates creation (sṛṣṭi) of all beings, while Viṣṇu sustains and increases them (sthiti). Though Pralaya is not explicit here, the verse situates preservation as a distinct divine operation that counters decline.

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

By modeling Viṣṇu as the nourisher and increaser of prajā (creatures/subjects), it implies a dharmic ideal for rulers and householders: protect, support, and help dependents flourish—rather than merely producing or acquiring.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No direct Vāstu or ritual rule is stated; however, the verse supplies the theological basis often invoked in temple culture—Viṣṇu as the sustaining principle—supporting why preservation, upkeep, and daily worship (nitya-sevā) are central in ritual life.