Shloka 49

Matsya Purana — Navagraha Sacrifice for Planetary Pacification and Prosperity

Devanagari script

अथाभिषेकमन्त्रेण वाद्यमङ्गलगीतकैः पूर्णकुम्भेन तेनैव होमान्ते प्रागुदङ्मुखम् //

Transliteration

athābhiṣekamantreṇa vādyamaṅgalagītakaiḥ pūrṇakumbhena tenaiva homānte prāgudaṅmukham //

Translation

Then, at the conclusion of the homa, facing east or north, one should perform the consecratory sprinkling (abhiṣeka) with that same full water-pot, accompanied by the abhiṣeka-mantra, musical instruments, and auspicious songs.

Word by Word

• atha: then

• abhiṣeka-mantreṇa: with the consecration (sprinkling) mantra

• vādya: musical instruments

• maṅgala-gītakaiḥ: with auspicious songs/benedictory chants

• pūrṇa-kumbhena: with a full pot (filled water-vessel)

• tena eva: with that very same (vessel)

• homa-ante: at the end of the homa (fire-offering)

• prāk-udaṅ-mukham: facing east or facing north

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (in instruction to Vaivasvata Manu)

Entities Mentioned

• Abhiṣeka
• Homa
• Pūrṇakumbha

Tags

• Ritual
• Abhisheka
• Homa
• Consecration
• Temple Rites

FAQs

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

This verse is not about pralaya; it prescribes a post-homa consecration (abhiṣeka) rite, emphasizing auspicious performance and correct orientation.

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

It frames dharmic responsibility as correct ritual execution—after completing a homa, the patron (king/householder) should ensure abhiṣeka is performed with proper mantras, auspicious music, and prescribed directions.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

Ritually, it mandates abhiṣeka using a pūrṇakumbha at the homa’s end; architecturally/vaastu-wise, it highlights directional discipline—facing east or north—commonly treated as auspicious for consecration acts.