Shloka 26

Matsya Purana — Navagraha Sacrifice for Planetary Pacification and Prosperity

Devanagari script

एवमावाहयेदेतान् अमरान्मुनिसत्तम होमं समारभेत्सर्पिर् यवव्रीहितिलादिना //

Transliteration

evamāvāhayedetān amarānmunisattama homaṃ samārabhetsarpir yavavrīhitilādinā //

Translation

Thus, O best of sages, having invoked these immortal gods, one should then begin the fire-offering (homa) using ghee, along with barley, rice, sesame, and the like.

Word by Word

• evam: thus

• āvāhayet: should invoke/call (into presence)

• etān: these

• amarān: the immortals (gods)

• munisattama: O best among sages

• homam: the fire-offering, homa

• samārabhet: should commence/undertake

• sarpiḥ: ghee/clarified butter

• yava: barley

• vrīhi: rice

• tila: sesame

• ādinā: and so forth/with other similar oblations

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (Vishnu) instructing Vaivasvata Manu (narrative frame typical of the Matsya Purana)

Entities Mentioned

• Amaras (Devas)
• Homa
• Sarpiḥ (ghee)
• Yava (barley)
• Vrīhi (rice)
• Tila (sesame)

Tags

• Homa
• Deva-Avahana
• Vedic Ritual
• Oblations
• Householder Dharma

FAQs

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

This verse is not about pralaya; it gives a practical ritual instruction—after invoking the devas, one should begin homa with prescribed oblations like ghee, barley, rice, and sesame.

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

It supports grihastha and royal dharma by prescribing orderly worship: invoke the deities properly and perform homa with standard, sattvic offerings (ghee and grains), reflecting disciplined religious duty.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

Ritually, it specifies the sequence (āvāhana → homa) and the core homa-dravyas (ghee, barley, rice, sesame), aligning with Purāṇic-vaidika fire-sacrifice procedure rather than Vāstu rules.