Shloka 156

Matsya Purana — Yadu Lineage

Devanagari script

नमो ऽस्तु तुभ्यं भगवन् विश्वाय कृत्तिवाससे पशूनां पतये तुभ्यं भूतानां पतये नमः //

Transliteration

namo 'stu tubhyaṃ bhagavan viśvāya kṛttivāsase paśūnāṃ pataye tubhyaṃ bhūtānāṃ pataye namaḥ //

Translation

Salutations to You, O Blessed Lord—the all-pervading One, wearer of the hide. To You, the Lord of creatures (Paśupati), to You, the Lord of all beings—salutation again and again.

Word by Word

• namo 'stu: may there be salutations

• tubhyam: to you

• bhagavan: O Lord/Blessed One

• viśvāya: to the universal/all-pervading one

• kṛttivāsase: to the wearer of a skin/hide (epithet of Rudra-Śiva)

• paśūnām: of creatures/cattle (all bound souls)

• pataye: to the lord/master

• tubhyam: to you

• bhūtānām: of beings/elements/spirits

• pataye: to the lord

• namaḥ: salutation

Speaker

• A devotee/narrator voice offering Śiva-stuti (hymnic praise within the chapter’s discourse)

Entities Mentioned

• Rudra (Śiva)
• Paśupati
• Kṛttivāsa

Tags

• Shiva Stotra
• Rudra
• Devotional Praise
• Theology
• Epithets

FAQs

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

It identifies Rudra/Śiva as the universal Lord of all beings (bhūtānām pati), implying supreme cosmic sovereignty that remains valid through cycles of creation and dissolution, though pralaya is not described explicitly in this line.

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

By addressing Śiva as Paśupati (lord of creatures), the verse frames all beings as under divine lordship; for kings and householders this supports humility, protection of dependents, and ethical governance aligned with dharma rather than ego.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

The verse is primarily stotra (praise) and not a Vāstu rule; ritually, it functions as a namaskāra-mantra invoking Śiva’s epithets (Paśupati, Kṛttivāsa) suitable for śiva-pūjā openings and consecratory recitations.