Shloka 11

Matsya Purana — The Advent of Narasiṃha and Hiraṇyakaśipu’s Weapon-Assault

Devanagari script

सर्वं त्रिभुवनं राजंल् लोकधर्माश्च शाश्वताः दृश्यन्ते नारसिंहे ऽस्मिंस् तथेदमखिलं जगत् //

Transliteration

sarvaṃ tribhuvanaṃ rājaṃl lokadharmāśca śāśvatāḥ dṛśyante nārasiṃhe 'smiṃs tathedamakhilaṃ jagat //

Translation

O King, in this Narasiṃha all the three worlds are seen, along with the eternal ordinances of the worlds; likewise, the entire universe is seen in Him.

Word by Word

• सर्वम्: all

• त्रिभुवनम्: the three worlds

• राजन्: O king

• लोकधर्माः: the laws/duties/ordinances of the worlds

• च: and

• शाश्वताः: eternal, perennial

• दृश्यन्ते: are seen, become visible

• नारसिंहे: in Narasiṃha

• अस्मिन्: in this (one)

• तथा: likewise

• इदम्: this

• अखिलम्: entire, complete

• जगत्: universe, moving world

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (teaching Vaivasvata Manu)

Entities Mentioned

• Narasimha
• Tri-bhuvana (three worlds)

Tags

• Narasimha
• Vishnu
• Darshana
• Dharma
• Puranic Theology

FAQs

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

It presents a theological principle used in Purāṇic cosmology: the cosmos and its laws are contained within the Divine (here, Narasiṃha/Vishnu), implying that creation and dissolution occur within His all-pervading reality.

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

By stating that “lokadharmas” are eternally present in the Divine, it frames righteous governance and household ethics as aligned with cosmic order—encouraging the king to rule as a guardian of enduring dharma rather than personal preference.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No direct Vāstu or temple-construction rule is stated; the ritual takeaway is devotional—Narasimha is contemplated as the cosmic locus where the worlds and dharma are beheld, supporting practices of darśana, meditation, and icon-centric worship.