Shloka 102

Matsya Purana — Navagraha Sacrifice for Planetary Pacification and Prosperity

Devanagari script

श्रावयेत्सूक्तमाग्नेयं वैष्णवं रौद्रमैन्दवम् महावैश्वानरं साम ज्येष्ठसाम च वाचयेत् //

Transliteration

śrāvayetsūktamāgneyaṃ vaiṣṇavaṃ raudramaindavam mahāvaiśvānaraṃ sāma jyeṣṭhasāma ca vācayet //

Translation

He should have the Agni-sūkta heard, as well as the Vaiṣṇava, Raudra, and Aindava (Soma-related) hymns; and he should also have the Mahāvaiśvānara Sāman and the Jyeṣṭha-sāman chanted.

Word by Word

• śrāvayet: he should have (it) listened to/recited aloud for hearing

• sūktam: hymn, Vedic chant

• āgneyam: pertaining to Agni (fire)

• vaiṣṇavam: pertaining to Viṣṇu

• raudram: pertaining to Rudra/Śiva

• aindavam: pertaining to Indu/Soma (the moon, Soma)

• mahāvaiśvānaram: the Mahāvaiśvānara (universal fire) chant/hymn

• sāma: Sāman (melodic chant of the Sāmaveda)

• jyeṣṭha-sāmā: the Jyeṣṭha-sāman (a principal/elder Sāman chant)

• ca: and

• vācayet: he should cause to be recited/should have chanted.

Speaker

• Likely Lord Matsya (teaching Vaivasvata Manu in the Matsya Purana’s instructional dialogue)

Entities Mentioned

• Agni
• Viṣṇu
• Rudra
• Soma (Indu)
• Vaiśvānara

Tags

• Ritual Recitation
• Sāmaveda
• Śrāddha
• Dharma
• Mantra

FAQs

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

This verse is not about Pralaya; it prescribes specific Vedic hymns and Sāman chants to be heard/recited in a ritual context, emphasizing orderly liturgical practice rather than cosmology.

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

It frames dharmic duty as supporting correct Vedic performance—ensuring qualified recitation and attentive hearing of hymns to Agni, Viṣṇu, Rudra, and Soma—typical responsibilities of householders and patrons (including kings) who sponsor rites and uphold religious order.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

The significance is ritual: it lists authoritative hymns and Sāmaveda melodies (Mahāvaiśvānara and Jyeṣṭha-sāman) to be chanted, indicating which sacred sound-forms are considered appropriate for the ceremony being described.