Shloka 25

Matsya Purana — Ritual Bathing

Devanagari script

ये ऽबान्धवा बान्धवा वा ये ऽन्यजन्मनि बान्धवाः ते तृप्तिमखिलां यान्तु यश् चास्मत्तो ऽभिवाञ्छति //

Transliteration

ye 'bāndhavā bāndhavā vā ye 'nyajanmani bāndhavāḥ te tṛptimakhilāṃ yāntu yaś cāsmatto 'bhivāñchati //

Translation

May those who are not our relatives, and those who are our relatives, and those who were our relatives in another birth—may all of them attain complete satisfaction; and likewise, whoever seeks a share from us, may they too be fully gratified.

Word by Word

• ye: those who

• abāndhavāḥ: non-relatives/without kinship

• bāndhavāḥ: relatives/kinsmen

• vā: or/and

• ye: those who

• anyajanmani: in another birth

• bāndhavāḥ: relatives

• te: they

• tṛptim: satisfaction/contentment

• akhilām: complete/entire

• yāntu: may they go/attain

• yaḥ: whoever

• ca: and

• asmattaḥ: from us/from me

• abhivāñchati: desires/seeks/wishes for

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (in discourse to Vaivasvata Manu on ritual procedure and its intended beneficiaries)

Tags

• Śrāddha
• Tarpana
• Pitṛs
• Dharma
• Ritual Blessing

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe pralaya; it reflects ritual ethics—offerings are intended to satisfy all categories of beings connected to the performer, even across births.

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

It supports the householder/kingly duty of śrāddha and charitable offering: one should dedicate the rite broadly—kinsmen, non-kinsmen, and past-life relations—so the merit and satisfaction are not narrowly restricted.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

The significance is ritual (not architectural): it functions as a dedicatory prayer (saṅkalpa-like intent) that the libation/food-offering should grant full satisfaction to all who have a legitimate claim or expectation from the performer.