title: An explanation for a myth in matsyapurana.
abstract: A myth in Matsyapurana (Bhagawan Narayana in the form of the body on Banyan leaf) conveys a logical message that being autotrophs, plants alone can provide shelter to the human race baffled by the complexities of creation and dissolution.
authors.affiliation: P.G Department of Botany, Khallikkote college, Berhampur 760 001 Orissa.
authors.forename: S N
authors.initials: SN
authors.lastname: Padhy
authors.forename: R P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Mohapatra
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Dash
authors.forename: R B
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Mohanty