Shloka 28

Matsya Purana — The Terror of Tripura and the Gods’ Hymn to Śiva

Devanagari script

अभिगम्याय काम्याय स्तुत्यायार्च्याय सर्वदा भक्तानुकम्पिने नित्यं दिशते यन्मनोगतम् //

Transliteration

abhigamyāya kāmyāya stutyāyārcyāya sarvadā bhaktānukampine nityaṃ diśate yanmanogatam //

Translation

He is ever approachable, the fulfiller of desires, always worthy of praise and worship; and, out of constant compassion for His devotees, He continually grants whatever is in their hearts.

Word by Word

• अभिगम्याय: to the approachable/accessible One

• काम्याय: to the desire-fulfilling One (giver of wished-for boons)

• स्तुत्याय: to the One worthy of praise

• अर्च्याय: to the One worthy of worship

• सर्वदा: always

• भक्त-अनुकम्पिने: to the One compassionate toward devotees

• नित्यम्: constantly/ever

• दिशते: bestows/grants/appoints

• यत्: whatever

• मनोगतम्: residing in the mind/heart’s desire

Speaker

• Suta Goswami (narrating the Matsya Purana’s devotional teaching in a stuti-style passage)

Entities Mentioned

• Bhagavan (the Lord, implicitly Vishnu/Narayana)

Tags

• Bhakti
• Stuti
• Phala-shruti
• Boons
• Devotion

FAQs

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

This verse is not about Pralaya; it emphasizes the Lord’s accessible nature and His compassionate granting of devotees’ heartfelt wishes—typical of a bhakti-oriented praise passage.

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

It supports the Purana’s ethical framework by recommending regular praise (stuti) and worship (archana) as a steady religious duty; a king or householder is encouraged to cultivate devotion and righteous intention, trusting that rightful aims are fulfilled through divine grace.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

The ritual focus is on stuti (praise) and archana (worship) rather than Vastu; it underscores that worship is always appropriate and fruitful, serving as a general foundation for temple/household worship practices.