Shloka 10

Matsya Purana — Kailasa

Devanagari script

महीमण्डलमध्ये तु प्रविष्टे तु महोदधिम् कैलासदक्षिणे प्राच्यां शिवं सर्वौषधिं गिरिम् //

Transliteration

mahīmaṇḍalamadhye tu praviṣṭe tu mahodadhim kailāsadakṣiṇe prācyāṃ śivaṃ sarvauṣadhiṃ girim //

Translation

Within the terrestrial sphere, where the great ocean extends inward, to the east of the southern side of Kailāsa lies the mountain called Śiva, also known as Sarvauṣadhi—“the mountain of all medicinal herbs.”

Word by Word

• mahī-maṇḍala: the earth-sphere/terrestrial circle

• madhye: in the middle/within

• tu: indeed

• praviṣṭe: having entered/penetrating/lying within

• mahā-udadhiṃ: the great ocean

• kailāsa-dakṣiṇe: on the southern side of Kailāsa

• prācyām: in the east/eastern direction

• śivam: (named) Śiva/auspicious (mountain)

• sarva-auṣadhiṃ: possessing all herbs/‘all-medicines’

• girim: mountain

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (in dialogue with Vaivasvata Manu)

Entities Mentioned

• Kailāsa
• Mahodadhi (Great Ocean)
• Śiva-giri
• Sarvauṣadhi-giri

Tags

• Sacred Geography
• Tirtha
• Mountains
• Directions
• Puranic Cosmography

FAQs

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

It does not describe pralaya directly; it maps sacred geography, placing a named mountain (Śiva/Sarvauṣadhi) in relation to Kailāsa and the great ocean within the earth-sphere.

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

Indirectly, it supports dharmic kingship and household practice by preserving knowledge of sacred regions and resources (notably medicinal herbs), which in Purāṇic thought underpins protection, welfare, and ritual-pilgrimage culture.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

The verse is primarily topographical, but “Sarvauṣadhi” implies ritual and healing utility—herbs used in yajñas, consecrations, and Ayurvedic preparations—linking sacred sites to ritual supply and purity traditions.