Shloka 51

Matsya Purana — Lineage of Yayāti through Yadu and the Deeds of Kārtavīrya Arjuna

Devanagari script

येन सागरपर्यन्ता धनुषा निर्जिता मही यस्तस्य कीर्तयेन्नाम कल्यमुत्थाय मानवः //

Transliteration

yena sāgaraparyantā dhanuṣā nirjitā mahī yastasya kīrtayennāma kalyamutthāya mānavaḥ //

Translation

He by whose bow the earth, bounded by the ocean, was brought under conquest—any person who rises at dawn and auspiciously proclaims that hero’s name attains well-being.

Word by Word

• yena: by whom

• sāgara-paryantā: bounded by the ocean (sea-girt)

• dhanuṣā: by the bow (by martial prowess)

• nirjitā: conquered, subdued

• mahī: the earth

• yaḥ: whoever

• tasya: of him, of that (hero/king)

• kīrtayet: should proclaim, recite, glorify

• nāma: name

• kalyam: auspiciously / for welfare

• utthāya: having risen (especially at dawn)

• mānavaḥ: a human being, person

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (Vishnu) speaking to Vaivasvata Manu (contextual attribution within the Matsya Purana’s dialogue frame)

Entities Mentioned

• Mānava (human being)
• Sāgara (ocean)
• Mahī (earth)

Tags

• Rajadharma
• Kshatriya-valor
• Nama-kirtana
• Punya
• Kingship

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss pralaya directly; it emphasizes auspicious morning remembrance and the merit gained by praising a world-conquering (ideal) ruler.

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

For kings, it upholds the Kshatriya ideal of protecting and unifying the realm through strength and righteous rule; for householders, it recommends prātaḥ-smaraṇa—rising early and reciting an exalted name—as a discipline that brings kalyāṇa (welfare).

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu or temple-building rule is stated; the ritual takeaway is the value of auspicious dawn practice (utthāya… kīrtayet nāma) as a simple merit-generating observance.