Shloka 2

Matsya Purana — The Aśūnyaśayana Vrata

Devanagari script

भगवन्पुरुषस्येह स्त्रियाश्च विरहादिकम् शोकव्याधिभयं दुःखं न भवेद्येन तद्वद //

Transliteration

bhagavanpuruṣasyeha striyāśca virahādikam śokavyādhibhayaṃ duḥkhaṃ na bhavedyena tadvada //

Translation

O Blessed Lord, please explain that by which, in this world, a man and a woman may not fall into grief, illness, fear, and suffering arising from separation and similar causes.

Word by Word

• bhagavan: O Lord

• puruṣasya: of a man

• iha: here, in this world

• striyāḥ ca: and of a woman

• viraha-ādikam: separation and the like (its attendant causes)

• śoka: grief

• vyādhi: illness

• bhayam: fear

• duḥkham: suffering

• na bhavet: may not arise/occur

• yena: by which (means/knowledge/practice)

• tat: that

• vada: tell, explain

Speaker

• Vaivasvata Manu (inquiry to Lord Matsya/Vishnu)

Entities Mentioned

• Bhagavan
• Puruṣa
• Strī

Tags

• Dharma
• Householder
• Sorrow
• Fear
• Ethics

FAQs

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

This verse does not address pralaya directly; it frames a moral-spiritual inquiry about preventing human suffering (grief, illness, fear) caused by separation and related worldly conditions.

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

As an ethical question posed to Bhagavān, it reflects the king/householder’s concern for well-being and steadiness of mind—seeking guidance to reduce sorrow and fear that disturb dharma, family stability, and righteous governance.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu or temple-building detail is stated in this verse; the focus is psychological and ethical—requesting a teaching or method that prevents distress arising from separation.