Shloka 19

Matsya Purana — Manvantaras

Devanagari script

तेषां रूपानुरूपैश्च प्रमाणैः स्थिरजङ्गमाः मनोज्ञैस्तत्र तैर्भोगैः सुखिनो ह्युपपेदिरे //

Transliteration

teṣāṃ rūpānurūpaiśca pramāṇaiḥ sthirajaṅgamāḥ manojñaistatra tairbhogaiḥ sukhino hyupapedire //

Translation

There, both the immobile and the mobile beings attained bodies with measures proportionate to their respective forms; and, enjoying those delightful pleasures in that place, they indeed came to dwell in happiness.

Word by Word

teṣāmof them

rūpa-anurūpaiḥin accordance with (their) forms/appearances

caand

pramāṇaiḥwith proper measures/proportions

sthira-jaṅgamāḥthe immobile and the moving beings (plants and animals/creatures)

manojñaiḥpleasing, delightful

tatrathere, in that realm/place

taiḥby those

bhogaiḥenjoyments, pleasures

sukhinaḥhappy, content

hiindeed

upapedireattained/arrived at/came to be (established).

Speaker

Lord Matsya (Vishnu) to Vaivasvata Manu (contextual attribution typical of this narrative frame)

FAQs

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

It emphasizes orderly re-establishment after cosmic transitions: beings (moving and unmoving) obtain appropriately proportioned embodiments and experience fitting enjoyments, indicating a structured cosmic order rather than randomness.

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

By stressing proportion (pramāṇa) and fitting enjoyment (bhoga), it supports the ethical ideal of measured living—kings should govern with balance and householders should pursue pleasures within proper limits aligned with dharma.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

The key term pramāṇa (correct measure/proportion) is foundational in Vastu and iconometry: just as beings have form-appropriate measures, images and structures are to be made with prescribed proportions for harmony and auspicious results.