Shloka 29

Matsya Purana — Mahāgaurī’s Entry

Devanagari script

द्वारस्थो वीरको देवान् हरदर्शनकाङ्क्षिणः व्यसर्जयत् स्वकान्येव गृहाण्यादरपूर्वकम् //

Transliteration

dvārastho vīrako devān haradarśanakāṅkṣiṇaḥ vyasarjayat svakānyeva gṛhāṇyādarapūrvakam //

Translation

Standing at the gateway, Vīraka courteously directed the gods—who longed for the sight of Hara—to proceed, and with due respect assigned them to their own respective lodging-houses.

Word by Word

• द्वारस्थः: stationed at the gate

• वीरकः: Vīraka (a gatekeeper/attendant)

• देवान्: the gods

• हर-दर्शन-काङ्क्षिणः: desiring the दर्शन (sacred sight) of Hara (Śiva)

• व्यसर्जयत्: sent forth/ushered onward/assigned

• स्वकानि एव: to their own (respective) indeed

• गृहाणि: houses/lodgings/quarters

• आदर-पूर्वकम्: respectfully, with due honor.

Speaker

• Narrator (Purāṇic narrator describing events)

Entities Mentioned

• Vīraka
• Devas
• Hara (Śiva)

Tags

• Haradarsana
• Hospitality
• Temple visit protocol
• Ritual etiquette
• Pilgrimage logistics

FAQs

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

Nothing directly—this verse is narrative and logistical, describing respectful reception and lodging for those seeking Hara’s darśana rather than cosmology or pralaya.

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

It reflects dharma of hospitality and orderly reception: guests (even divine visitors) should be honored, guided properly, and provided suitable lodging with respect (ādara).

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

It implies a structured temple/estate layout with a gate (dvāra) and designated guest-houses/quarters (gṛhāṇi), highlighting protocol for managing darśana-seekers and accommodations.