Shloka 24

Matsya Purana — Dhruva as Cosmic Pivot: Motions of Sun–Moon–Planets

Devanagari script

तस्मिन्प्रवर्तते वर्षं तत्तुषारसमुद्भवम् ततो हिमवतो वायुर् हिमं तत्र समुद्भवम् //

Transliteration

tasminpravartate varṣaṃ tattuṣārasamudbhavam tato himavato vāyur himaṃ tatra samudbhavam //

Translation

In that region, rainfall arises, born of dew and frost; and from there, the wind of the Himavat gives rise to snow in that very place.

Word by Word

• tasmin: in that (region/place)

• pravartate: arises/comes into operation

• varṣam: rain/rainfall

• tat: that

• tuṣāra-samudbhavam: originating from frost/dew (tuṣāra)

• tataḥ: from there/thereupon

• himavataḥ: of the Himavat (Himalaya)

• vāyuḥ: wind

• himam: snow/ice

• tatra: there/in that place

• samudbhavam: arising/produced/originating

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (in discourse to Vaivasvata Manu, cosmological instruction context)

Entities Mentioned

• Himavat (Himalaya)
• Vayu (wind)
• Tushara (frost/dew)
• Varsha (rain)
• Hima (snow)

Tags

• Cosmology
• Sacred Geography
• Climate
• Himalaya
• Puranic Science

FAQs

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

This verse is not describing Pralaya; it explains natural generation of rain and snow—how moisture (tuṣāra) leads to rain and how Himalayan winds produce snowfall—within the Purana’s cosmological geography.

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

Indirectly, it supports dharmic governance and household life by emphasizing seasonal and regional climate knowledge—useful for agriculture, water management, travel, and planning settlements in accordance with local conditions.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No direct Vastu or ritual rule is stated, but the climate logic implies site-suitability: builders and patrons should account for rain, frost, and snow-prone winds (especially near Himavat) when choosing materials, drainage, and orientation.