Shloka 38

Matsya Purana — The Kauśika Descendants: Śrāddha

Devanagari script

ब्रह्मदत्तो ऽप्यशेषं तं ज्ञात्वा विस्मयम् आगमत् सर्वसत्त्वरुतज्ञत्वात् प्रसादाच् चक्रपाणिनः //

Transliteration

brahmadatto 'pyaśeṣaṃ taṃ jñātvā vismayam āgamat sarvasattvarutajñatvāt prasādāc cakrapāṇinaḥ //

Translation

Even Brahmadatta, having understood all of that without remainder, was struck with wonder—because (the Lord) knows the cries and calls of every living being, and because this came to pass by the gracious favor of Cakrapāṇi (Viṣṇu, bearer of the discus).

Word by Word

• brahmadattaḥ: Brahmadatta

• api: even

• aśeṣam: entirely, without remainder

• tam: that (matter/account)

• jñātvā: having known/understood

• vismayam: astonishment, wonder

• āgamat: attained, experienced

• sarva-sattva: all living beings

• ruta: cry, sound, call

• jñatvāt: because of knowing

• prasādāt: from grace, by favor

• cakrapāṇinaḥ: of Cakrapāṇi, Vishnu (discus-bearer)

Speaker

• Suta Goswami (narratorial voice, describing Brahmadatta’s reaction)

Entities Mentioned

• Brahmadatta
• Cakrapāṇi (Vishnu)

Tags

• Bhakti
• Vishnu
• Grace
• Divine Omniscience
• Purana Narrative

FAQs

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

This verse does not directly describe Pralaya; it emphasizes Vishnu’s omniscient awareness of all beings and the role of divine grace, themes that also underpin Purāṇic protection during cosmic crises.

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

By highlighting that the Lord knows the “cries” of all creatures, the verse implicitly supports dharmic governance and household ethics: rulers and householders should be attentive to the needs and suffering of dependents, reflecting divine compassion in social duty.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu or temple-building rule is stated in this verse; its ritual takeaway is devotional—success and understanding are framed as arising from the prasāda (grace) of Vishnu (Cakrapāṇi).