Shloka 43

Matsya Purana — Procedure for Going to Prayaga and the Greatness of the Ganga

Devanagari script

अथ संध्यावटे रम्ये ब्रह्मचारी जितेन्द्रियः उपवासी शुचिः संध्यां ब्रह्मलोकमवाप्नुयात् //

Transliteration

atha saṃdhyāvaṭe ramye brahmacārī jitendriyaḥ upavāsī śuciḥ saṃdhyāṃ brahmalokamavāpnuyāt //

Translation

Then, at the delightful Sandhyāvaṭa (the sacred banyan of twilight worship), a brahmacārin who has conquered his senses—fasting and pure—by performing the Sandhyā rite attains the world of Brahmā (Brahmaloka).

Word by Word

• atha: then

• saṃdhyāvaṭe: at Sandhyāvaṭa (the banyan associated with Sandhyā worship)

• ramye: delightful, beautiful

• brahmacārī: one observing brahmacarya/celibate student

• jitendriyaḥ: one who has conquered (restrained) the senses

• upavāsī: fasting/observing a fast

• śuciḥ: pure, clean (in body and conduct)

• saṃdhyām: the Sandhyā rite (twilight prayer/ritual)

• brahmalokam: Brahmaloka, the world of Brahmā

• avāpnuyāt: would attain, obtains.

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (teaching Vaivasvata Manu)

Entities Mentioned

• Sandhyāvaṭa
• Brahmaloka
• Brahmā (implied by Brahmaloka)

Tags

• Tirtha
• Vrata
• Sandhyavandana
• Brahmacarya
• Phala-shruti

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss Pralaya; it teaches the spiritual fruit (phala) of Sandhyā worship performed with brahmacarya, fasting, and purity—namely attainment of Brahmaloka.

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

Although framed for a brahmacārī, the ethical core—sense-restraint, cleanliness, and regular Sandhyā practice—functions as a dharmic standard that rulers and householders are also encouraged to uphold for merit and self-discipline.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

The ritual focus is Sandhyā (twilight worship), performed at a specific sacred locus (Sandhyāvaṭa), highlighting place-based ritual merit (tīrtha-mahātmya) rather than temple architecture rules.