Shloka 114

Matsya Purana — Navagraha Sacrifice for Planetary Pacification and Prosperity

Devanagari script

लक्षहोमस्तु कर्तव्यो यथावित्तं भवेद्बहु यतः सर्वानवाप्नोति कुर्वन्कामान्विधानतः //

Transliteration

lakṣahomastu kartavyo yathāvittaṃ bhavedbahu yataḥ sarvānavāpnoti kurvankāmānvidhānataḥ //

Translation

A lakṣa-homa (one lakh of oblations) should be performed according to one’s means, whether modest or abundant, for when the rite is carried out as prescribed, one attains all desired aims.

Word by Word

• lakṣa-homaḥ: a homa of one lakh oblations

• tu: indeed/and

• kartavyaḥ: should be done

• yathā-vittam: according to one’s resources

• bhavet: may be/should be

• bahu: much/abundant

• yataḥ: because

• sarvān: all

• avāpnoti: attains/obtains

• kurvan: while performing

• kāmān: desired objects/goals

• vidhānataḥ: according to rule/prescription (proper procedure).

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (Vishnu) instructing Vaivasvata Manu (contextual attribution within Matsya Purana’s didactic dialogue)

Tags

• Homa
• Ritual Procedure
• Dharma
• Yathashakti
• Vedic Sacrifice

FAQs

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

This verse does not address pralaya directly; it focuses on ritual efficacy—stating that correctly performed homa leads to the attainment of desired goals.

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

It frames ritual duty as scalable: a king or householder should undertake major rites like a lakṣa-homa in proportion to wealth, emphasizing disciplined adherence to prescribed procedure rather than mere extravagance.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

The ritual significance is primary: the verse highlights lakṣa-homa as a high-merit fire offering whose fruit depends on vidhāna (correct ritual method), a principle often applied to consecrations and sanctifying acts as well.