Shloka 11

Matsya Purana — Cosmic Architecture of Sun–Moon and the ‘Houses of the Gods’

Devanagari script

उदिते तु पुनः सूर्ये ऊष्माग्नेस्तु समाविशत् पादेन तेजसश्चाग्नेस् तस्मात् संतपते दिवा //

Transliteration

udite tu punaḥ sūrye ūṣmāgnestu samāviśat pādena tejasaścāgnes tasmāt saṃtapate divā //

Translation

But when the Sun rises again, the fire of heat enters it—indeed, a quarter portion of Agni’s radiance; therefore, by day the world becomes scorched.

Word by Word

• udite: when risen/at sunrise

• tu: but/indeed

• punaḥ: again

• sūrye: in/when the Sun

• ūṣma-agneḥ: of the heat-fire (the fire-principle as warmth)

• tu: indeed

• samāviśat: entered/merged into

• pādena: by a quarter part (one-fourth portion)

• tejasaḥ: of radiance/fiery energy

• ca: and

• agneḥ: of Agni (the fire-principle)

• tasmāt: therefore

• saṃtapate: becomes heated/scorched

• divā: by day/in daytime

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (teaching Vaivasvata Manu on cosmological principles)

Entities Mentioned

• Surya
• Agni
• Ushma (heat)

Tags

• Cosmology
• Agni
• Surya
• Heat
• Elements

FAQs

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

It explains a cosmological mechanism (Agni/tejas entering the Sun as heat) rather than a direct Pralaya event, grounding how heat operates in the ordered cosmos between cycles.

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

Indirectly, it supports dharmic governance and household discipline by emphasizing predictable natural law—daytime heat as a cosmic function—informing daily routines, protection of people, and timing of work and rites.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

While not a direct Vastu rule, it underlines the ritual and practical importance of solar timing (day/heat), relevant to scheduling ceremonies and to Vastu considerations like orientation and heat management in dwellings and temples.