Shloka 33

Matsya Purana — Purūravas Witnesses the Sports of Apsarases and Gandharvas; Attains the Grace...

Devanagari script

याममात्रे गते रात्रौ विनिर्गत्य गुहामुखात् आवसन्संयुताः कान्तैः परर्द्धिरचितां गुहाम् //

Transliteration

yāmamātre gate rātrau vinirgatya guhāmukhāt āvasansaṃyutāḥ kāntaiḥ pararddhiracitāṃ guhām //

Translation

When a single watch of the night had passed, they came out from the mouth of the cave and then dwelt—together with their beloved companions—in a grotto fashioned with surpassing splendor.

Word by Word

yāma-mātreafter one watch (of the night)

gatehaving passed

rātrauin the night

vinirgatyahaving come out

guhā-mukhātfrom the mouth/entrance of the cave

āvasanthey dwelt/stayed

saṃyutāḥjoined/companioned

kāntaiḥwith beloveds/beautiful companions

pararddhi-racitāmmade/constructed with excellent prosperity/splendor

guhāma cave/grotto

Speaker

Suta (narratorial voice within the Purana’s storytelling frame)

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe cosmic creation or Pralaya; it depicts a night-time movement and the act of taking shelter in a splendid grotto, emphasizing concealment and protected habitation rather than cosmology.

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

Indirectly, it reflects the value placed on secure shelter and prudent timing (moving after a watch of night), themes consistent with dharmic prudence—choosing safety, privacy, and proper lodging for one’s dependents/companions.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

The phrase pararddhiracitāṃ guhām highlights a dwelling-space (even a cave) being ‘fashioned’ with splendor—suggesting an intentionally prepared, well-appointed refuge, aligning with Purāṇic interest in habitation quality and protected retreats (a Vastu-adjacent motif).