Shloka 10

Matsya Purana — The Kalyāṇa-Saptamī

Devanagari script

आदावन्ते च मध्ये च नमो ऽस्तु परमात्मने मन्त्रैरेभिः समभ्यर्च्य नमस्कारान्तदीपितैः //

Transliteration

ādāvante ca madhye ca namo 'stu paramātmane mantrairebhiḥ samabhyarcya namaskārāntadīpitaiḥ //

Translation

At the beginning, at the end, and in the middle—may there be obeisance to the Supreme Self (Paramātman). Having duly worshipped with these mantras, made resplendent by concluding salutations, one should proceed accordingly.

Word by Word

• ādau: in the beginning

• ante: at the end

• ca: and

• madhye: in the middle

• ca: and

• namaḥ astu: may there be salutations/obeisance

• paramātmane: to the Supreme Self

• mantraḥ ebhiḥ: with these mantras

• samabhyarcya: having properly worshipped (having performed archana)

• namaskāra-anta: ending with salutations

• dīpitaiḥ: made radiant/illumined, emphasized (as by a concluding act).

Speaker

• Narratorial/Instructional voice within the Matsya Purana (ritual injunction style; traditionally transmitted by Sūta to the sages)

Entities Mentioned

• Paramatman

Tags

• Mantra
• Archana
• Namaskara
• Ritual Procedure
• Bhakti

FAQs

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

This verse is not about pralaya directly; it emphasizes continuous remembrance and reverence to the Paramātman at all times (beginning, middle, end), a devotional discipline applicable regardless of cosmic phases.

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

It teaches disciplined piety: a king or householder should begin, sustain, and conclude actions with reverence to the Supreme, and perform worship (archana) with proper mantras and concluding salutations—an ethical and ritual frame for daily duties.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

Ritually, it prescribes mantra-based worship completed with namaskāra; this is a standard closing protocol for rites, including temple-related ceremonies (e.g., consecration, offerings) where procedures must be properly begun and concluded.