Shloka 108

Matsya Purana — Navagraha Sacrifice for Planetary Pacification and Prosperity

Devanagari script

शयनानि सवस्त्राणि हैमानि कटकानि च कर्णाङ्गुलिपवित्राणि कण्ठसूत्राणि शक्तिमान् //

Transliteration

śayanāni savastrāṇi haimāni kaṭakāni ca karṇāṅgulipavitrāṇi kaṇṭhasūtrāṇi śaktimān //

Translation

A capable man should also give beds complete with coverings and garments, golden bracelets, sanctifying rings for the ear and finger, and necklaces (sacred neck-threads).

Word by Word

• शयनानि (śayanāni): beds, couches

• स-वस्त्राणि (sa-vastrāṇi): together with cloth/coverings

• हैमानि (haimāni): made of gold, golden

• कटकानि (kaṭakāni): bracelets, bangles

• च (ca): and

• कर्ण (karṇa): ear

• अङ्गुलि (aṅguli): finger

• पवित्राणि (pavitrāṇi): sanctifying rings/amulets, rings used as auspicious ornaments

• कण्ठ (kaṇṭha): neck

• सूत्राणि (sūtrāṇi): threads, strings, necklaces

• शक्तिमान् (śaktimān): one who is able/capable (i.e., according to means).

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (Vishnu) instructing Vaivasvata Manu

Entities Mentioned

• Matsya
• Manu

Tags

• Dana
• HouseholderDharma
• RitualGifts
• Ornaments
• Merit

FAQs

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

This verse does not address Pralaya; it lists recommended charitable gifts (dāna) such as bedding, garments, and auspicious ornaments, emphasizing merit through generosity according to one’s capacity.

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

It reflects dāna as a core duty of the gṛhastha (householder) and also of rulers: supporting social and ritual welfare through gifts—especially useful goods (beds, cloth) and valuable auspicious items (gold ornaments)—given in proportion to one’s means (śaktimān).

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

The ritual significance is in prescribing auspicious, “purifying” ornaments (pavitra) and neck-threads/necklaces as valid dāna items; it concerns ceremonial charity rather than Vāstu or temple architecture.