Matsya Purana — The Strategy to Defeat Tāraka: Pārvatī’s Birth, Shloka 89

Devanagari script

प्रकीर्णबहुसिद्धार्थे मनोजपरिवारके शुचिन्यंशुकसंछन्नभूशय्यास्तरणोज्ज्वले //

Transliteration

prakīrṇabahusiddhārthe manojaparivārake śucinyaṃśukasaṃchannabhūśayyāstaraṇojjvale //

Translation

In einem wohlgeordneten Gemach, ausgestattet mit vielen vollwertigen und nützlichen Dingen, umgeben von angenehmem Gefolge und erglänzend durch ein reines Lager, das auf dem Boden bereitet und mit makellosen Tüchern bedeckt ist — so soll die Wohnstatt eingerichtet werden.

Word by Word

• प्रकीर्ण (prakīrṇa): well-supplied, spread out with

• बहु (bahu): many

• सिद्धार्थे (siddhārthe): useful/fully-prepared articles, accomplished requisites

• मनोज (manoja): pleasing, mind-delighting

• परिवारके (parivārake): with attendants/retinue, surrounded by helpers

• शुचि (śuci): pure, clean

• अंशुक (aṃśuka): cloth, linen

• संछन्न (saṃchanna): covered, well-draped

• भूशय्या (bhūśayyā): bed on the ground/floor-bed

• आस्तरण (āstaraṇa): bedding, spread, covering

• उज्ज्वले (ujjvale): bright, splendid, radiant.

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (in instruction to Vaivasvata Manu)

Entities Mentioned

• Matsya
• Manu

Tags

• Vastu Shastra
• Household
• Royal Apartments
• Purity
• Furnishings

FAQs

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

This verse does not address Pralaya; it focuses on orderly, auspicious domestic/architectural arrangement—cleanliness, proper furnishings, and a well-prepared chamber.

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

It frames dharmic living through disciplined household management: maintaining purity (śuci), dignified comfort, and a properly organized residence—standards especially expected of royal and respectable householders.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

Architecturally, it implies Vastu-aligned interior planning: a designated, well-furnished private room with emphasis on cleanliness and appropriate bedding arrangements, supporting health, auspiciousness, and orderly habitation.