Shloka 28

Matsya Purana — Kailasa

Devanagari script

सोमपादात्प्रसूता सा सप्तधा प्रविभज्यते यूपा मणिमयास्तत्र विमानाश्च हिरण्मयाः //

Transliteration

somapādātprasūtā sā saptadhā pravibhajyate yūpā maṇimayāstatra vimānāśca hiraṇmayāḥ //

Translation

Born from Soma’s quarter called Somapāda, that formation is divided into seven parts. In that arrangement, the sacrificial posts (yūpas) are made of gems, and the vimānas—celestial edifices—are made of gold.

Word by Word

• somapādāt: from Somapāda (Soma’s quarter/region)

• prasūtā: produced, born

• sā: that (she/it)

• saptadhā: sevenfold

• pravibhajyate: is divided/classified

• yūpāḥ: sacrificial posts

• maṇi-mayāḥ: made of jewels/gems

• tatra: there/in that (division/arrangement)

• vimānāḥ: vimānas (temple superstructures/celestial mansions)

• ca: and

• hiraṇ-mayāḥ: made of gold

Speaker

• Likely Lord Matsya (Vishnu) instructing Vaivasvata Manu in a didactic architectural-ritual context

Entities Mentioned

• Soma
• Yūpa
• Vimāna

Tags

• Vastu Shastra
• Temple Architecture
• Ritual Construction
• Iconography
• Matsya Purana

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe pralaya directly; it focuses on a sevenfold architectural/ritual classification and the auspicious materials (gems and gold) used for yūpas and vimānas.

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

It supports the dharmic duty of sponsoring yajña and sacred construction: a king or affluent householder is encouraged to uphold ritual order and merit through properly made yūpas and well-appointed vimānas.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

It links ritual and architecture by specifying prestigious materials—gem-made yūpas (sacrificial posts) and gold-made vimānas—within a sevenfold division, implying graded typologies and material prescriptions in Matsya Purana vastuvidya.