Shloka 38
Invocations, Definition and Authority of Purāṇa, Pulastya–Bhīṣma Frame, and the Creation–Dissolution Schema
कीर्त्यंते जगतो यत्र सर्गप्रलयविक्रियाः । प्रवृत्तिश्चापि भूतानां निवृत्तीनां फलानि च
kīrtyaṃte jagato yatra sargapralayavikriyāḥ | pravṛttiścāpi bhūtānāṃ nivṛttīnāṃ phalāni ca
यत्र जगतः सर्गप्रलयविक्रियाः कीर्त्यन्ते, भूतानां प्रवृत्तिश्च निवृत्तीनां फलानि च।
Unspecified in the provided excerpt (narratorial description)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Sandhi Resolution Notes: प्रवृत्तिश्चापि = प्रवृत्तिः + च + अपि
FAQs
Sarga refers to the emanation/creation of the cosmos, while pralaya refers to its dissolution; the verse says these cosmic cycles and their modifications are taught in that text.
It presents both paths as part of Purāṇic teaching: pravṛtti (engagement in duties and worldly action) and nivṛtti (withdrawal/renunciation), along with the respective results of each.
It implies a balanced Purāṇic framework: understand cosmic impermanence (creation and dissolution), live responsibly through dharmic action, and recognize the spiritual value and outcomes of renunciation.