Shloka 5

Matsya Purana — Prayaga Mahatmya: Trimurti Presence

Devanagari script

ईश्वरः सर्वभूतानां यः पश्यति स पश्यति यत्नेनानेन तिष्ठन्ति ते यान्ति परमां गतिम् //

Transliteration

īśvaraḥ sarvabhūtānāṃ yaḥ paśyati sa paśyati yatnenānena tiṣṭhanti te yānti paramāṃ gatim //

Translation

He alone truly sees who beholds the Lord dwelling in all beings. Established in this disciplined effort, they attain the supreme destination—mokṣa (liberation).

Word by Word

• īśvaraḥ: the Lord, Supreme Ruler

• sarva-bhūtānām: of all beings

• yaḥ: who

• paśyati: sees, perceives

• saḥ: he

• (eva): indeed

• paśyati: truly sees

• yatnena: with effort, disciplined striving

• anena: by this (practice/understanding)

• tiṣṭhanti: remain established, abide

• te: they

• yānti: go, attain

• paramām: highest, supreme

• gatim: goal, state, destination (moksha).

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (Vishnu) instructing Vaivasvata Manu (contextual attribution within Matsya Purana’s didactic dialogue)

Entities Mentioned

• Ishvara (Supreme Lord)

Tags

• Moksha
• Jnana
• Dharma
• Ishvara
• Liberation

FAQs

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

It does not describe pralaya directly; instead it teaches the inner, timeless principle that liberation comes from perceiving the Supreme Lord present in all beings—knowledge that remains relevant regardless of cosmic creation or dissolution.

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

By urging the vision of Ishvara in all creatures, it supports ethical governance and household conduct—compassion, restraint, and fairness—since one who sees the Lord in all beings avoids harm and acts in dharma while pursuing the highest goal.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No explicit Vastu or ritual procedure is stated; the practical takeaway is devotional-dharmic orientation—rituals and temple acts are meant to culminate in this realization: seeing the Divine indwelling presence everywhere.