Shloka 2

Matsya Purana — Purūravas Beholds the Divine Himalayan River

Devanagari script

सुरेभमदसंसिक्तां समन्तात्तु विराजिताम् मध्येन शक्रचापाभां तस्मिन्नहनि सर्वदा //

Transliteration

surebhamadasaṃsiktāṃ samantāttu virājitām madhyena śakracāpābhāṃ tasminnahani sarvadā //

Translation

On that day, the place should ever appear resplendent on all sides, as though sprinkled with the intoxicating ichor of noble elephants; and in its midst it should shine with the appearance of Śakra’s bow (a rainbow).

Word by Word

• sura-ibha: noble/strong elephant

• mada: rut, intoxication-fluid (ichor)

• saṃsiktām: sprinkled, moistened

• samantāt: on all sides

• tu: indeed

• virājitām: shining, resplendent

• madhyena: in the middle

• śakra: Indra

• cāpa: bow

• ābhām: having the appearance/splendour

• tasmin ahani: on that day

• sarvadā: always/constantly

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (teaching Vaivasvata Manu)

Entities Mentioned

• Shakra (Indra)
• Indra's bow (rainbow)

Tags

• Vastu Shastra
• Auspicious Omens
• Ritual Timing
• Site Selection
• Atmospheric Signs

FAQs

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

This verse is not about Pralaya; it describes auspicious visible signs (radiance, moisture, rainbow-like appearance) indicating a favorable day/site for ritual or construction activity.

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

It supports the duty of acting with dharmic prudence—choosing proper timing and auspicious indications before undertaking major works like building, consecration, or public projects.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

The verse treats environmental/visual omens—ground appearing pleasantly moistened and a rainbow-like sign at the center—as markers of suitability for Vastu-related rites and construction.