Shloka 73

Matsya Purana — Cosmography of Śākadvīpa and Successive Dvīpas: Mountains

Devanagari script

विद्युच्च पञ्चमी प्रोक्ता शुक्ला चैव विभाव्यते पुण्ड्रा षष्ठी तु विज्ञेया पुनश्चैव विभावरी //

Transliteration

vidyucca pañcamī proktā śuklā caiva vibhāvyate puṇḍrā ṣaṣṭhī tu vijñeyā punaścaiva vibhāvarī //

Translation

The fifth lunar day (Pañcamī) is declared to be “Vidyut,” and it is to be regarded as auspicious and bright. The sixth lunar day (Ṣaṣṭhī) should be known as “Puṇḍrā,” and again it is also called “Vibhāvarī.”

Word by Word

• vidyut: lightning (name/epithet of the tithi)

• ca: and

• pañcamī: the fifth lunar day

• proktā: is said/declared

• śuklā: bright/auspicious (also ‘of the bright fortnight’ by extension)

• ca eva: and indeed

• vibhāvyate: is considered/should be contemplated as

• puṇḍrā: Puṇḍrā (name/epithet)

• ṣaṣṭhī: the sixth lunar day

• tu: but/indeed

• vijñeyā: should be understood/known

• punaḥ: again

• ca eva: and indeed

• vibhāvarī: Vibhāvarī (night/illumination

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (in instruction to Vaivasvata Manu, within the Matsya Purana’s didactic discourse)

Entities Mentioned

• Pañcamī (tithi)
• Ṣaṣṭhī (tithi)
• Vidyut
• Puṇḍrā
• Vibhāvarī

Tags

• Tithi
• Ritual Calendar
• Auspicious Days
• Matsya Purana Vastu Shastra tips
• Hindu Panchanga

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss Pralaya; it classifies lunar days (tithis) by specific epithets and auspicious character, indicating the Purana’s practical ritual-timekeeping tradition.

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

It supports dharmic governance and household observance by guiding the selection and understanding of tithis (Pañcamī and Ṣaṣṭhī) for rites, vows, and public ceremonies—key responsibilities for kings and householders who maintain social-religious order.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

The significance is calendrical-ritual: Pañcamī and Ṣaṣṭhī are given names and described as bright/auspicious, which can be used to time consecrations, temple rites, and other Vastu/ritual undertakings according to Matsya Purana-style panchanga guidance.