Shloka 6

Matsya Purana — Omens in Tripura and the Nārada–Maya Dialogue on Dharma

Devanagari script

तमर्घ्येण च पाद्येन मधुपर्केण चेश्वराः नारदं पूजयामासुर् ब्रह्माणमिव वासवः //

Transliteration

tamarghyeṇa ca pādyena madhuparkeṇa ceśvarāḥ nāradaṃ pūjayāmāsur brahmāṇamiva vāsavaḥ //

Translation

With arghya (a respectful offering), with pādya (water for washing the feet), and with madhuparka (the honey-mixture offered in welcome), the divine lords honored Nārada, just as the Vasus honor Brahmā.

Word by Word

• tam: him (i.e., Nārada)

• arghyeṇa: with arghya, a reverential offering

• ca: and

• pādyena: with pādya, water for the feet

• madhuparkeṇa: with madhuparka, the ceremonial honey-mixture

• ca: and

• īśvarāḥ: the lords, divine beings

• nāradaṃ: Nārada

• pūjayāmāsuḥ: worshipped, honored

• brahmāṇam: Brahmā

• iva: like, as

• vāsavaḥ: the Vasus (a class of deities).

Speaker

• Narrator (Purāṇic narration; descriptive verse)

Entities Mentioned

• Nārada
• Brahmā
• Vasus (Vāsavaḥ)
• Īśvarāḥ (divine lords)

Tags

• Atithi-Satkara
• Puja-Vidhi
• Madhuparka
• Ritual-Offerings
• Deva-Respect

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss pralaya or cosmology; it highlights dharmic ritual etiquette—how exalted beings honor a revered sage through formal offerings.

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

It models proper ātithya (guest-honoring): offering arghya, pādya, and madhuparka to a worthy guest (especially sages). For kings and householders, this is a core dharmic duty that upholds social and spiritual order.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

The significance is ritual (not architectural): arghya–pādya–madhuparka are standard components of formal reception and pūjā, indicating a structured procedure for welcoming and venerating honored visitors.