Shloka 3

Matsya Purana — Description of the Daitya–Dānava War Preparations and Maya’s Divine Chariots

Devanagari script

किङ्किणीजालनिर्घोषं द्वीपिचर्मपरिष्कृतम् रुचिरं रत्नजालैश्च हेमजालैश्च शोभितम् //

Transliteration

kiṅkiṇījālanirghoṣaṃ dvīpicarmapariṣkṛtam ruciraṃ ratnajālaiśca hemajālaiśca śobhitam //

Translation

Resounding with the tinkling of nets of little bells, refined with leopard-skin coverings, and pleasing to behold—adorned with lattices of gems as well as lattices of gold.

Word by Word

• किङ्किणी (kiṅkiṇī): small bell, tinkling ornament

• जाल (jāla): net, lattice, meshwork

• निर्घोषम् (nirghoṣam): sounding, resounding

• द्वीपि (dvīpi): leopard/tiger (spotted big cat)

• चर्म (carma): hide, skin

• परिष्कृतम् (pariṣkṛtam): well-finished, refined, decorated

• रुचिरम् (ruciram): beautiful, pleasing

• रत्न (ratna): jewel, precious stone

• रत्नजालैः (ratnajālaiḥ): with jeweled lattices/nets

• हेम (hema): gold

• हेमजालैः (hemajālaiḥ): with golden lattices/nets

• शोभितम् (śobhitam): adorned, made splendid.

Speaker

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

Tags

• Matsya Purana Vastu Shastra tips
• Puranic ornamentation
• Iconography
• Royal/ritual objects
• Temple decoration rules

FAQs

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

This verse does not address Pralaya directly; it focuses on auspicious craftsmanship and ornamentation—sound (bells) and splendor (gold and jewels) used to enhance sacred or royal objects.

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

It reflects the dharmic ideal of maintaining refined, auspicious public and ritual culture—commissioning well-crafted, splendid objects for ceremonies and state display, emphasizing order, beauty, and prosperity.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

It highlights decorative principles used in Vastu/śilpa contexts: jāla (lattice/meshwork) in gold and gems, and kiṅkiṇī (tinkling bells) to mark auspicious presence—common motifs in temple/vehicle/ritual furnishings.