Shloka 3

Matsya Purana — The Observance of Ananta-Tritiya

Devanagari script

कथासु सम्प्रवृत्तासु धर्म्यासु ललितासु च तदिदानीं प्रवक्ष्यामि भुक्तिमुक्तिफलप्रदम् //

Transliteration

kathāsu sampravṛttāsu dharmyāsu lalitāsu ca tadidānīṃ pravakṣyāmi bhuktimuktiphalapradam //

Translation

As these righteous and delightful narratives proceed, I shall now expound that teaching which bestows the fruits of worldly enjoyment and liberation.

Word by Word

• कथासु: in the narratives/stories

• सम्प्रवृत्तासु: that have begun/are in progress

• धर्म्यासु: righteous, in accordance with dharma

• ललितासु: graceful, charming, delightful

• च: and

• तत्: that

• इदानीम्: now

• प्रवक्ष्यामि: I shall explain/declare

• भुक्ति: worldly enjoyment/prosperity

• मुक्ति: liberation

• फलप्रदम्: fruit-giving, bestowing results

Speaker

• Sūta (Purāṇic narrator) or the principal expounder continuing the discourse (likely within the Matsya–Manu dialogue frame)

Tags

• Dharma
• Bhukti
• Mukti
• Phala-śruti
• Katha

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe pralaya directly; it functions as a transition, promising a dharmic teaching/story whose recitation or hearing yields both worldly benefit (bhukti) and liberation (mukti).

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

It frames dharma-kathā as practical guidance: kings and householders are encouraged to follow righteous teachings that support prosperity, stability, and ethical living (bhukti), while orienting life toward liberation (mukti).

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No specific Vāstu/temple rule is stated here; the verse serves as a phala-oriented preface indicating that the forthcoming instruction has ritual-spiritual efficacy in producing desired results.