Shloka 147

Matsya Purana — Navagraha Sacrifice for Planetary Pacification and Prosperity

Devanagari script

कण्ठसूत्रैः सकनकैर् विप्रान् समभिपूजयेत् सूक्ष्मवस्त्राणि देयानि शुक्ला गावः सकाञ्चनाः //

Transliteration

kaṇṭhasūtraiḥ sakanakair viprān samabhipūjayet sūkṣmavastrāṇi deyāni śuklā gāvaḥ sakāñcanāḥ //

Translation

One should duly honour the brāhmaṇas with sacred neck-ornaments set with gold. Fine, delicate garments should be given, and white cows—together with gold—should be donated.

Word by Word

• कण्ठसूत्रैः: with neck-threads/necklaces

• सकनकैः: together with gold/golden

• विप्रान्: the brāhmaṇas

• समभिपूजयेत्: should honour/worship respectfully

• सूक्ष्मवस्त्राणि: fine/subtle cloth garments

• देयानि: should be given

• शुक्लाः: white

• गावः: cows

• सकाञ्चनाः: along with gold (gold-adorned/with gold as accompaniment)

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (in instruction to Vaivasvata Manu)

Entities Mentioned

• Brāhmaṇas
• cows
• gold
• fine garments

Tags

• Dāna
• Brāhmaṇa-honour
• Ritual gifts
• Householder Dharma
• Merit (Puṇya)

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss Pralaya; it focuses on dāna-dharma—meritorious giving and honouring brāhmaṇas through specified gifts.

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

It prescribes a concrete mode of righteous conduct: supporting brāhmaṇas with valuable gifts (gold, fine cloth, and cows). For kings and householders, such dāna is a standard Purāṇic duty to uphold dharma and accrue puṇya.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

The ritual significance is charitable offering (dāna) as part of dharmic observance—honouring brāhmaṇas with gold ornaments, gifting fine garments, and donating white cows with gold.