Shloka 39

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

Devanagari script

एवमस्त्वित्यथोक्तस्तैः स तु राजा पुरूरवाः तत्रोवास सुखी मासं पूजयानो जनार्दनम् //

Transliteration

evamastvityathoktastaiḥ sa tu rājā purūravāḥ tatrovāsa sukhī māsaṃ pūjayāno janārdanam //

Translation

They replied, “So be it.” Thereupon King Purūravas stayed there happily for a month, worshipping Janārdana (Viṣṇu).

Word by Word

• evam astu: “so be it”

• iti: thus

• atha: then

• uktaiḥ: by what was said (by them)

• saḥ: he

• tu: indeed/then

• rājā: the king

• purūravāḥ: Purūravas

• tatra: there

• uvāsa: stayed/dwelt

• sukhī: happy/content

• māsaṃ: for a month

• pūjayānaḥ: worshipping/honouring

• janārdanam: Janārdana (Viṣṇu, the remover of afflictions).

Speaker

• Suta (narrator) describing King Pururavas’ actions

Entities Mentioned

• Pururavas
• Janardana (Vishnu)

Tags

• Rajadharma
• Bhakti
• Vishnu
• Dynasties
• Worship

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss pralaya directly; it emphasizes sustained devotional worship and disciplined residence, a recurring Purāṇic ideal even across cosmic cycles.

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

It presents a king’s model conduct: accepting counsel (“so be it”), remaining steady in one place, and dedicating time to worship—showing that royal life should be anchored in dharma and devotion, not mere power.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

The ritual takeaway is the extended observance—staying for a month while worshipping Viṣṇu—suggesting a sustained vrata/arcana period rather than a one-time rite, consistent with Purāṇic temple and household worship practice.