Shloka 47

Matsya Purana — Procedure for Going to Prayaga and the Greatness of the Ganga

Devanagari script

कृताभिषेकस्तु नरः सो ऽश्वमेधफलं लभेत् धनाढ्यो रूपवान्दक्षो दाता भवति धार्मिकः //

Transliteration

kṛtābhiṣekastu naraḥ so 'śvamedhaphalaṃ labhet dhanāḍhyo rūpavāndakṣo dātā bhavati dhārmikaḥ //

Translation

A man who has duly undergone consecration (abhiṣeka) attains the merit of the Aśvamedha sacrifice. He becomes wealthy, handsome, capable, a generous giver, and established in righteousness.

Word by Word

• kṛta-abhiṣekaḥ: one who has performed/received consecration

• tu: indeed

• naraḥ: a man

• saḥ: he

• aśvamedha-phalam: the fruit/merit of the Aśvamedha sacrifice

• labhet: obtains

• dhana-āḍhyaḥ: rich/abounding in wealth

• rūpavān: possessing beauty/handsomeness

• dakṣaḥ: competent/skilled

• dātā: a giver/donor

• bhavati: becomes

• dhārmikaḥ: righteous/virtuous

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (in discourse to Vaivasvata Manu, teaching dharma and ritual outcomes)

Entities Mentioned

• Ashvamedha
• Abhisheka

Tags

• Rajadharma
• Abhisheka
• Ritual Merit
• Dana
• Dharma

FAQs

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

This verse does not address pralaya; it focuses on ritual consecration (abhiṣeka) and the ethical-spiritual results it is said to produce.

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

It links consecration to royal/householder dharma by presenting abhiṣeka as a legitimacy-and-merit conferring rite that supports prosperity, competence, generosity (dāna), and righteous conduct—core expectations for rulers and disciplined householders.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

The ritual significance is abhiṣeka itself: undergoing proper consecration is said to yield Aśvamedha-level merit and to cultivate qualities valued in dharmic leadership—wealth used for charity, capability, and righteousness.