Shloka 71

Matsya Purana — Hiranyakashipu’s Boons

Devanagari script

आसीनश्चासने चित्रे दशनल्वप्रमाणतः दिवाकरनिभे दिव्ये दिव्यास्तरणसंस्तृते //

Transliteration

āsīnaścāsane citre daśanalvapramāṇataḥ divākaranibhe divye divyāstaraṇasaṃstṛte //

Translation

Seated upon a splendidly fashioned throne-seat—measured to the span of ten aṅgulas—radiant like the sun, divine, and spread with heavenly coverings.

Word by Word

• आसीनः: seated

• च: and

• आसने: on a seat/throne

• चित्रे: splendid, ornate, variegated

• दशाङ्गुल-प्रमाणतः: according to the measure of ten aṅgulas (ten finger-breadths)

• दिवाकर-निभे: resembling the sun

• दिव्ये: divine, celestial

• दिव्य-आस्तरण-संस्तृते: well-laid/spread with divine coverings (cloth, upholstery).

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (in instruction to Vaivasvata Manu, within iconographic/ritual description)

Entities Mentioned

• Divākara (Sun)

Tags

• Iconography
• Pratima Lakshana
• Vastu Shastra
• Ritual Seating
• Measurements

FAQs

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

This verse is not about Pralaya; it belongs to an iconographic/ritual description, emphasizing divine appearance, radiance, and correct proportional measurement for a sacred seat.

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

It implies dharmic responsibility for proper ritual arrangement—maintaining sanctity, correct proportions, and auspicious furnishings when installing or honoring divine presence, a duty shared by patrons (kings/householders) supporting temples and rites.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

It specifies an asana (throne/seat) that is ornate, sun-like in brilliance, properly proportioned (ten aṅgulas), and furnished with coverings—key details used in Vastu/Pratima contexts for correct ritual setup and iconographic standards.