Shloka 15

Matsya Purana — Pitṛ Worlds

Devanagari script

गौर् नाम कन्या येषां तु मानसी दिवि राजते शुक्रस्य दयिता पत्नी साध्यानां कीर्तिवर्धिनी //

Transliteration

gaur nāma kanyā yeṣāṃ tu mānasī divi rājate śukrasya dayitā patnī sādhyānāṃ kīrtivardhinī //

Translation

Among them there is a maiden named Gaur, a mind-born (mānasī) being who shines in heaven; she is the beloved wife of Śukra and an increaser of the fame of the Sādhyas.

Word by Word

• gaur nāma: named Gaur

• kanyā: maiden/daughter

• yeṣām tu: among whom/among them indeed

• mānasī: mind-born/mentally manifested

• divi: in heaven

• rājate: shines/is resplendent

• śukrasya: of Śukra (Venus

• dayitā: beloved

• patnī: wife

• sādhyānām: of the Sādhyas (a class of deities)

• kīrti-vardhinī: increaser of fame/glory

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (in discourse to Vaivasvata Manu)

Entities Mentioned

• Gaur
• Śukra
• Sādhyas
• Heaven (Divi)

Tags

• Genealogy
• Devas
• Consorts
• Cosmology
• Lineages

FAQs

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

It reflects a creation motif—beings described as mānasī (mind-born) indicate emanation through mental creation rather than physical birth; the verse itself does not describe Pralaya, but it supports the Purāṇic framework of cosmic generation.

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

Indirectly, it reinforces the Purāṇic ideal of dharma upheld through orderly lineages and honored relationships (patnī, kīrti). For kings and householders, it models the value placed on lawful bonds and reputation (kīrti) sustained by righteous conduct.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No explicit Vāstu or ritual procedure is stated; the verse is primarily genealogical/cosmological, naming a celestial figure (Gaur) and her association with Śukra and the Sādhyas.