Shloka 108

Matsya Purana — Solar–Lunar Motions

Devanagari script

ते संप्रयोगाल्लोकस्य मिथुनस्य च वर्जनात् ईर्ष्याद्वेषनिवृत्त्या च भूतारम्भविवर्जनात् //

Transliteration

te saṃprayogāllokasya mithunasya ca varjanāt īrṣyādveṣanivṛttyā ca bhūtārambhavivarjanāt //

Translation

They (attain purity and peace) by withdrawing from worldly entanglements, by abstaining from sexual union, by the cessation of envy and hatred, and by refraining from initiating harm against living beings.

Word by Word

• ते (te): they

• संप्रयोगात् (saṃprayogāt): from contact/association, from entangling involvement

• लोकस्य (lokasya): of the world/worldly life

• मिथुनस्य (mithunasya): of sexual union/copulation

• च (ca): and

• वर्जनात् (varjanāt): by avoidance, through renunciation

• ईर्ष्या (īrṣyā): envy/jealousy

• द्वेष (dveṣa): hatred/aversion

• निवृत्त्या (nivṛttyā): by cessation/turning away

• च (ca): and

• भूत (bhūta): living beings/creatures

• आरम्भ (ārambha): undertaking, initiating (an act)

• विवर्जनात् (vivarjanāt): by complete avoidance, by refraining altogether

Speaker

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

Entities Mentioned

• Living beings (bhūtas)
• The world (loka)

Tags

• Dharma
• Sannyasa
• Ahimsa
• Mind-control
• Moksha

FAQs

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

This verse is not describing cosmic creation or pralaya directly; it teaches inner dissolution of passions—ending envy, hatred, and harmful actions—as a path to peace and liberation.

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

For a king or householder, it emphasizes ethical governance and self-control: reduce harmful undertakings against beings (ahimsa), curb jealousy and hatred that fuel conflict, and practice restraint in sensual life according to one’s stage of life.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vastu or temple-building rule is stated here; the ritual takeaway is moral-psychological purification—restraint, non-violence, and freedom from envy/hatred as prerequisites for higher religious practice.