Shloka 41

Matsya Purana — Description of Gomedaka and Puṣkara Dvīpas; the Lokāloka Boundary; Ocean Tide...

Devanagari script

स तत्र पूज्यते देवो देवैर्महर्षिसत्तमैः जम्बूद्वीपात्प्रवर्तन्ते रत्नानि विविधानि च //

Transliteration

sa tatra pūjyate devo devairmaharṣisattamaiḥ jambūdvīpātpravartante ratnāni vividhāni ca //

Translation

There that Deity is worshipped by the gods and by the foremost among the great sages; and from Jambūdvīpa there also arise and become available many kinds of precious gems.

Word by Word

• स (sa): he/that

• तत्र (tatra): there/in that place

• पूज्यते (pūjyate): is worshipped/honoured

• देवः (devaḥ): the Deity/the Lord

• देवैः (devaiḥ): by the gods

• महर्षिसत्तमैः (maharṣi-sattamaiḥ): by the best among great sages

• जम्बूद्वीपात् (jambūdvīpāt): from Jambūdvīpa

• प्रवर्तन्ते (pravartante): proceed forth/arise/are produced

• रत्नानि (ratnāni): gems/precious stones

• विविधानि (vividhāni): various/manifold

• च (ca): and/also

Speaker

• Sūta (narrator) conveying the Matsya Purāṇa’s discourse to the sages (likely in response to a query on sacred geography).

Entities Mentioned

• Deva (the worshipped Deity)
• Devas
• Maharshis
• Jambūdvīpa
• Ratna (gems)

Tags

• Sacred Geography
• Jambudvipa
• Tirtha Mahatmya
• Deva Puja
• Ratna

FAQs

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

This verse is not about Pralaya; it highlights the sanctity and prosperity of Jambūdvīpa—where divine worship occurs and diverse gems are said to originate.

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

It supports dharmic life indirectly: rulers and householders are encouraged to uphold deva-pūjā and protect sacred regions and resources (like mines and treasures) as part of righteous governance and livelihood.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

The explicit point is ritual: the Deity is worshipped by devas and great sages, implying the primacy of proper pūjā at sacred sites; gems (ratna) also hint at traditional use of precious materials in temple endowments and consecratory offerings.