Shloka 47

Matsya Purana — Cosmography of Śākadvīpa and Successive Dvīpas: Mountains

Devanagari script

वृक्षैः पुष्पफलोपेतैः सर्वतो धनधान्यवान् नित्यं पुष्पफलोपेतः सर्वरत्नसमावृतः //

Transliteration

vṛkṣaiḥ puṣpaphalopetaiḥ sarvato dhanadhānyavān nityaṃ puṣpaphalopetaḥ sarvaratnasamāvṛtaḥ //

Translation

Surrounded by trees laden with flowers and fruits, he becomes prosperous in wealth and grain on every side—ever endowed with blossoms and fruitfulness, and encompassed by every kind of jewel-like prosperity.

Word by Word

वृक्षैःby/with trees

पुष्प-फल-उपेतैःendowed with flowers and fruits

सर्वतःon all sides/everywhere

धन-धान्यवान्possessing wealth and grain (material prosperity)

नित्यम्always/constantly

पुष्प-फल-उपेतःendowed with flowers and fruits (ever fruitful/auspicious)

सर्व-रत्न-समावृतःsurrounded/encompassed by all kinds of jewels (i.e., excellent riches and auspicious valuables)

Speaker

Lord Matsya (in discourse to Vaivasvata Manu)

Entities Mentioned

Lord MatsyaVaivasvata Manu

FAQs

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

This verse is not about Pralaya; it describes Vastu-related auspicious outcomes—how a flourishing, fruit-bearing environment signifies and generates sustained prosperity.

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

It frames prosperity as dharmically supported by wise stewardship of land: a king or householder should cultivate fertile, well-treed surroundings, ensuring food security (grain) and stable wealth for the community or household.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

As Vastu-phala, it implies that a site (or precinct) enriched with flowering and fruiting trees is an auspicious indicator for building a residence or sacred structure, promising abundance and “ratna-like” prosperity.