Shloka 14

Matsya Purana — The Greatness of Prayāga

Devanagari script

ब्राह्मणे वास्ति यत्किंचिद् अब्राह्मम् इति वोच्यते एवं सर्वेषु भूतेषु ब्रह्म सर्वत्र पूज्यते //

Transliteration

brāhmaṇe vāsti yatkiṃcid abrāhmam iti vocyate evaṃ sarveṣu bhūteṣu brahma sarvatra pūjyate //

Translation

Whatever exists in a brāhmaṇa is spoken of as ‘not non‑Brahman’; in the same way, in all beings Brahman is to be revered everywhere.

Word by Word

• brāhmaṇe: in a brāhmaṇa

• vāsti (vā + asti): indeed exists/is present

• yat kiṃcit: whatever anything (whatsoever)

• a-brāhmam: not Brahman / not pertaining to Brahman

• iti: thus

• vocyate: is said/is called

• evam: so/likewise

• sarveṣu: in all

• bhūteṣu: beings/creatures

• brahma: Brahman (the Absolute)

• sarvatra: everywhere

• pūjyate: is to be worshipped/honored

Speaker

• Likely Lord Matsya (Vishnu) instructing Vaivasvata Manu in a didactic discourse

Entities Mentioned

• Brahman
• Brāhmaṇa

Tags

• Dharma
• Brahman
• Brahmana
• Non-duality
• Reverence

FAQs

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

It does not describe Pralaya directly; it teaches a metaphysical principle: Brahman pervades all beings, so reverence is due everywhere regardless of changing cosmic conditions.

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

It supports ethical governance and conduct: honor the brāhmaṇa and, more broadly, treat all beings with respect because Brahman is present in all—encouraging non-violence, restraint, and just behavior.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

While no specific Vāstu rule is stated, the implication is ritual-spatial sanctity: since Brahman is everywhere, sacredness is not confined to one place—supporting purity, reverent handling of spaces, and respectful ritual attitude in temples and homes.