Shloka 62

Matsya Purana — Glory of Tīrtha-Śrāddha: Best Times

Devanagari script

तीर्थं सारस्वतं नाम स्वामितीर्थं तथैव च मलंदरा नदी पुण्या कौशिकी चन्द्रिका तथा //

Transliteration

tīrthaṃ sārasvataṃ nāma svāmitīrthaṃ tathaiva ca malaṃdarā nadī puṇyā kauśikī candrikā tathā //

Translation

There is the pilgrimage-site called Sārasvata, and likewise Svāmitīrtha; the holy river Malaṃdarā, and also Kauśikī, and Candrikā as well.

Word by Word

• तीर्थम् (tīrtham): sacred ford, pilgrimage place

• सारस्वतम् (sārasvatam): named Sārasvata (connected with Sarasvatī)

• नाम (nāma): by name, called

• स्वामितीर्थम् (svāmitīrtham): Svāmitīrtha (a tīrtha named ‘Svāmi’/‘Lord’)

• तथैव (tathaiva): likewise, in the same manner

• च (ca): and

• मलंदरा (malaṃdarā): Malaṃdarā (proper name)

• नदी (nadī): river

• पुण्या (puṇyā): holy, meritorious

• कौशिकी (kauśikī): Kauśikī (proper name, river)

• चन्द्रिका (candrikā): Candrikā (proper name, river/tīrtha)

• तथा (tathā): and also, likewise

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (in discourse to Vaivasvata Manu, within a tīrtha-catalogue context)

Entities Mentioned

• Sārasvata Tīrtha
• Svāmitīrtha
• Malaṃdarā River
• Kauśikī
• Candrikā

Tags

• Tirtha
• Sacred Rivers
• Pilgrimage
• Punya
• Matsya Purana

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe pralaya; it functions as a tīrtha-catalogue, naming sacred pilgrimage places and holy rivers whose visitation is traditionally associated with accruing merit (puṇya).

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

By listing tīrthas and sacred rivers, it supports the Purāṇic duty of tīrtha-yātrā: rulers and householders are encouraged to honor sacred geography, sponsor pilgrimages, and cultivate dharma through meritorious visits, bathing, and offerings at such places.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

The verse is primarily geographical/ritual: it indicates recognized tīrthas and rivers where rites like snāna (sacred bathing), tarpaṇa, and dāna are typically performed; it does not give specific Vāstu or temple-construction rules in this line.