Shloka 29

Matsya Purana — The Nakṣatra-Puruṣa Vrata: Worship of Viṣṇu’s Cosmic Body through the Lunar M...

Devanagari script

इति नक्षत्रपुरुषम् उपास्य विधिवत्स्वयम् सर्वान्कामानवाप्नोति विष्णुलोके महीयते //

Transliteration

iti nakṣatrapuruṣam upāsya vidhivatsvayam sarvānkāmānavāpnoti viṣṇuloke mahīyate //

Translation

Thus, having duly worshipped the Nakṣatra-Puruṣa in accordance with the prescribed rite, one attains all desired aims and is honored in the world of Viṣṇu.

Word by Word

• iti: thus

• nakṣatra-puruṣam: the Person (Puruṣa) identified with the lunar mansions/constellations

• upāsya: having worshipped/meditated upon

• vidhivat: according to rule, as enjoined

• svayam: personally, oneself

• sarvān: all

• kāmān: desires, wished-for aims

• avāpnoti: obtains, attains

• viṣṇu-loke: in Viṣṇu’s realm/world

• mahīyate: is esteemed, honored, glorified

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (teaching Vaivasvata Manu)

Entities Mentioned

• Nakshatra-Purusha
• Vishnu

Tags

• Upasana
• Phalashruti
• Nakshatra
• Vishnu
• Ritual

FAQs

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

This verse is not about Pralaya; it is a phala-śruti stating that correct worship of the Nakṣatra-Puruṣa grants worldly aims and culminates in honor in Viṣṇu’s realm.

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

It emphasizes vidhivat (rule-bound) personal practice: a householder or king should perform prescribed rites properly to secure legitimate desires (kāmas) while orienting life toward Vaiṣṇava merit and higher attainment.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

Ritually, it highlights nakṣatra-based upāsanā and the importance of performing it exactly “as enjoined” (vidhivat), a principle also applied in Matsya Purana-style Vastu and temple rituals where timing and procedure determine efficacy.