Shloka 79

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

Devanagari script

असंकरेण विज्ञेयस् तेषां योगस्तु वै बुधैः इत्येवं संनिवेशो वै पृथिव्या ज्योतिषां च यः //

Transliteration

asaṃkareṇa vijñeyas teṣāṃ yogastu vai budhaiḥ ityevaṃ saṃniveśo vai pṛthivyā jyotiṣāṃ ca yaḥ //

Translation

Their conjunctions should be understood without confusion—so declare the wise. Thus is the proper arrangement of the Earth and of the celestial luminaries explained.

Word by Word

• asaṃkareṇa: without mixture/without confusion

• vijñeyaḥ: is to be known/understood

• teṣām: of them (i.e., the luminaries)

• yogaḥ: conjunction/astral combination

• tu: indeed

• vai: certainly

• budhaiḥ: by the wise/learned

• iti: thus

• evaṃ: in this manner

• saṃniveśaḥ: placement/ordering/arrangement

• vai: indeed

• pṛthivyāḥ: of the Earth

• jyotiṣām: of the luminaries (celestial bodies)

• ca: and

• yaḥ: which/that (arrangement).

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (in instruction to Vaivasvata Manu)

Entities Mentioned

• Earth (Pṛthivī)
• Jyotiṣa (luminaries)
• Budha (the wise/learned)

Tags

• Jyotisha
• Cosmography
• Astronomy
• Vastuvidya
• Purana Teachings

FAQs

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

It does not describe Pralaya directly; it emphasizes correct, non-confused understanding of celestial “yogas” and the ordered placement of Earth and luminaries—knowledge typically used to read cosmic order rather than dissolution events.

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

It supports the dharmic duty of acting with proper timing and clarity: rulers and householders rely on learned, non-confused Jyotiṣa determinations (yogas) for auspicious scheduling of rites, governance decisions, and major undertakings.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

By stressing the correct “arrangement” of Earth and luminaries, it underwrites Vāstu and ritual orientation principles—aligning sites, directions, and ceremonial timing with a coherent celestial framework rather than contradictory calculations.