Shloka 65

Matsya Purana — Kārtavīrya Arjuna’s Solar Boon and the Genealogy from Kroṣṭu to the Yādava Lines

Devanagari script

तस्य मध्ये ऽतिरात्रस्य सभामध्यात्समुत्थितः अतस्तु विद्वान्कर्मज्ञो यज्वा दाता पुनर्वसुः //

Transliteration

tasya madhye 'tirātrasya sabhāmadhyātsamutthitaḥ atastu vidvānkarmajño yajvā dātā punarvasuḥ //

Translation

In the midst of that Atirātra sacrifice, he rose from the very center of the assembly. Therefore he was (known as) a learned man, skilled in ritual action—one who had performed sacrifices and who gave gifts—(renowned as) Punarvasu.

Word by Word

• tasya: of that

• madhye: in the middle

• atirātrasya: of the Atirātra (a Soma-sacrifice extending through the night)

• sabhā-madhyāt: from the middle of the assembly hall

• samutthitaḥ: having risen/stood up

• ataḥ tu: therefore/for this reason indeed

• vidvān: learned, wise

• karma-jñaḥ: knower of rites and ritual procedures

• yajvā: one who has performed sacrifices

• dātā: giver, donor

• punar-vasuḥ: Punarvasu (a proper name/epithet meaning “renewed wealth/prosperity”).

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (in dialogue to Vaivasvata Manu, describing ritual merit and exemplary patrons)

Entities Mentioned

• Atirātra
• Sabhā
• Punarvasu

Tags

• Yajna
• Atiratra
• Dana
• Ritual Merit
• Royal Patronage

FAQs

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

This verse is not about Pralaya; it highlights ritual excellence—how prominence in a major Soma rite (Atirātra) is linked with learning, correct performance, and generosity.

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

It presents an ideal patron/householder: learned (vidvān), competent in rites (karma-jña), a sacrificer (yajvā), and a generous donor (dātā)—qualities especially expected of kings who sponsor public sacrifices and uphold dharma through dāna.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

Ritually, it points to the Atirātra Soma sacrifice and the formal “assembly” (sabhā) setting—implying a structured sacrificial session where the honored participant rises in the midst of the gathering as part of ceremonial proceedings.