Shloka 75

Matsya Purana — Glory of Tīrtha-Śrāddha: Best Times

Devanagari script

तीर्थं मातृगृहं नाम करवीरपुरं तथा कुशेशयं च विख्यातं गौरीशिखरमेव च //

Transliteration

tīrthaṃ mātṛgṛhaṃ nāma karavīrapuraṃ tathā kuśeśayaṃ ca vikhyātaṃ gaurīśikharameva ca //

Translation

There is a sacred ford called Mātṛgṛha; likewise Karavīrapura; the renowned Kuśeśaya; and also Gaurīśikhara.

Word by Word

• tīrtham: sacred ford/pilgrimage place

• mātṛgṛham: ‘Mātṛgṛha’ (name of a tīrtha, lit. ‘mother’s house’)

• nāma: named/called

• karavīrapuram: Karavīrapura (place-name)

• tathā: likewise/also

• kuśeśayam: Kuśeśaya (place-name, lit. ‘lotus(-abode)’)

• ca: and

• vikhyātam: well-known/renowned

• gaurīśikharam: Gaurīśikhara (place-name, lit. ‘Gaurī’s peak’)

• eva: indeed/just

• ca: and

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (Vishnu) speaking to Vaivasvata Manu (tīrtha-listing context)

Entities Mentioned

• Mātṛgṛha (tīrtha)
• Karavīrapura
• Kuśeśaya
• Gaurīśikhara (associated with Goddess Gaurī/Parvatī)

Tags

• Tirtha
• Sacred Geography
• Pilgrimage
• Shakti
• Matsya Purana

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss pralaya; it functions as a sacred-geography catalogue, naming specific tīrthas revered for pilgrimage and merit.

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

By listing tīrthas, the text supports the dharma of tīrtha-yātrā: householders and kings may undertake or sponsor pilgrimages as acts of piety, public welfare, and religious patronage.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

The ritual significance is the identification of named tīrthas (pilgrimage nodes). While no explicit Vāstu rule appears here, such verses guide where rituals, baths, vows, and temple worship are traditionally performed.