Shloka 14

Matsya Purana — The Greatness of Prayaga and Allied Tirthas

Devanagari script

इदं धन्यमिदं स्वर्ग्यम् इदं सत्यमिदं सुखम् इदं पुण्यमिदं धर्म्यं पावनं धर्ममुत्तमम् //

Transliteration

idaṃ dhanyamidaṃ svargyam idaṃ satyamidaṃ sukham idaṃ puṇyamidaṃ dharmyaṃ pāvanaṃ dharmamuttamam //

Translation

This is auspicious; this leads to heaven. This is truth; this is happiness. This is merit; this is righteous. This is purifying—the supreme Dharma.

Word by Word

• idam: this

• dhanyam: blessed/auspicious

• svargyam: leading to heaven

• satyam: truth

• sukham: happiness/well-being

• puṇyam: meritorious virtue

• dharmyam: in accordance with dharma/righteous

• pāvanam: purifying

• dharmam: dharma/righteous duty

• uttamam: highest/supreme

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (Vishnu) speaking to Vaivasvata Manu (contextual attribution within the Matsya–Manu dialogue framework)

Tags

• Dharma
• Satya
• Puṇya
• Ethics
• Purification

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe Pralaya directly; it functions as a doctrinal summary that elevates truth and righteousness as the “supreme Dharma,” the purifying principle that sustains order in any cosmic phase.

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

It frames governance and domestic life around satya (truth), dharma (righteous conduct), and puṇya (merit): a king protects society through truthful justice, while a householder cultivates happiness and purity through ethical, dharmic living.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No specific Vāstu or iconographic rule is stated; ritually, the verse serves as a general endorsement that dharmic, truthful acts are inherently “pāvana” (purifying), supporting the intent behind rites and sacred observances.