Shloka 52

Matsya Purana — Glory of Tīrtha-Śrāddha: Best Times

Devanagari script

रामाधिवासस्तत्रापि तथा सौमित्रिसंगमः इन्द्रकीलं महानादं तथा च प्रियमेलकम् //

Transliteration

rāmādhivāsastatrāpi tathā saumitrisaṃgamaḥ indrakīlaṃ mahānādaṃ tathā ca priyamelakam //

Translation

There too is the sacred site known as “Rāma’s Dwelling,” and likewise the “Confluence of Saumitri (Lakṣmaṇa).” Also found there are Indrakīla, Mahānāda, and the beloved meeting-place called Priyamelaka.

Word by Word

• रामाधिवासः: Rāma’s residence/dwelling-place (a sacred spot named after it)

• तत्रापि: there also

• तथा: likewise/also

• सौमित्रिसंगमः: the confluence/meeting-place associated with Saumitri (Lakṣmaṇa)

• इन्द्रकीलम्: Indrakīla (a named sacred hill/peak/place)

• महानादम्: Mahānāda (a named tirtha/place, lit. “great sound”)

• तथा च: and also

• प्रियमेलकम्: Priyamelaka (a named “pleasant/beloved meeting-place,” i.e., a tirtha).

Speaker

• Suta (narratorial voice) describing tirthas within the Matsya Purana’s sacred-geography catalogue

Entities Mentioned

• Rama
• Saumitri (Lakshmana)
• Indrakila
• Mahanada
• Priyamelaka

Tags

• Tirtha
• Rama
• Sacred Geography
• Pilgrimage
• Mahatmya

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss Pralaya; it catalogues pilgrimage sites (tirthas) connected with Rama and Lakshmana, emphasizing sacred geography rather than cosmic dissolution.

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

By listing tirthas, the text supports the householder/kingly duty of dharmic pilgrimage and honoring sanctified places associated with exemplary figures like Rama—an indirect encouragement toward merit (puṇya) through reverence and right conduct.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

The ritual significance is tirtha-oriented: confluences (saṅgama) and named sacred locales are highlighted as worthy of visitation, bathing, and worship; no specific Vastu or temple-construction rule is stated in this verse.