Shloka 21

Matsya Purana — Account of the Manvantaras: Manus

Devanagari script

अरुणस् तत्त्वदर्शी च वित्तवान्हव्यपः कपिः युक्तो निरुत्सुकः सत्त्वो निर्मोहो ऽथ प्रकाशकः //

Transliteration

aruṇas tattvadarśī ca vittavānhavyapaḥ kapiḥ yukto nirutsukaḥ sattvo nirmoho 'tha prakāśakaḥ //

Translation

He is Aruṇa, radiant; a seer of truth, possessed of wealth, a performer of havya-oblations, and swift like a monkey; disciplined and serene, unagitated, established in sattva-purity, free from delusion—indeed, a bringer of illumination.

Word by Word

• aruṇaḥ: radiant, tawny, dawn-like

• tattva-darśī: one who perceives reality/truth

• ca: and

• vittavān: wealthy, possessing means

• havya-paḥ: one who offers/consumes sacrificial oblations (performer connected with havis)

• kapiḥ: monkey

• yuktaḥ: yoked, disciplined, properly engaged (in yoga/duty)

• nirutsukaḥ: without restlessness or craving, unexcited

• sattvaḥ: possessed of sattva, pure-natured

• nirmohaḥ: free from delusion

• atha: then/indeed

• prakāśakaḥ: illuminator, revealer (of knowledge)

Speaker

• Likely Sūta (narrative voice) describing an idealized virtuous person/knower within the early doctrinal flow; speaker attribution in this verse is not explicit.

Entities Mentioned

• Aruna (as an epithet/quality)
• Havya (oblations)
• Kapi (monkey, as a simile/epithet)

Tags

• Dharma
• Sattva
• Yoga
• Ritual
• Virtues

FAQs

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

It does not describe Pralaya directly; instead, it lists inner virtues—truth-seeing, purity (sattva), and freedom from delusion—qualities valued for spiritual steadiness in any cosmic cycle.

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

It frames an ethical model: disciplined conduct (yukta), lack of greedy agitation (nirutsuka), ritual responsibility (havyapa), and clear judgment (tattvadarshi). These support just rule and balanced household life.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

The ritual term "havya" points to Vedic oblations and sacrificial duty; while not Vāstu-specific, it reflects the Purāṇic emphasis that right ritual conduct and purity underpin sacred works.