Shloka 25

Matsya Purana — Rasakalyāṇinī Vrata: Magha-based Goddess Worship

Devanagari script

तद्वद्गोमिथुनं शुक्लं सुवर्णास्यं सिताम्बरम् सवस्त्रभाजनं दद्याद् भवानी प्रीयतामिति //

Transliteration

tadvadgomithunaṃ śuklaṃ suvarṇāsyaṃ sitāmbaram savastrabhājanaṃ dadyād bhavānī prīyatāmiti //

Translation

In the same manner, one should give a pair of white cattle, with golden-faced adornment, clothed in white garments, together with vessels and clothing, uttering: “May Bhavānī be pleased.”

Word by Word

• tadvat: likewise/in the same way

• go-mithunam: a pair of cows/cattle (bull and cow)

• śuklam: white

• suvarṇa-āsyam: having a golden ‘face’/gold-adorned at the face (i.e., gold ornamentation)

• sita-ambaram: wearing white garments

• sa-vastra-bhājanam: together with clothing and vessels (utensils)

• dadyāt: one should give

• bhavānī: Goddess Bhavānī (Pārvatī/Durgā)

• prīyatām: may (she) be pleased

• iti: thus (the formula).

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (in instruction to Vaivasvata Manu, within the Matsya Purana’s dāna-vidhi section)

Entities Mentioned

• Bhavānī

Tags

• Dāna
• Ritual
• Goddess worship
• Householder Dharma
• Puranic charity

FAQs

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

This verse does not address pralaya; it belongs to the dāna (ritual charity) instructions focused on merit-making and pleasing the Goddess Bhavānī.

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

It prescribes a meritorious form of go-dāna (gift of cattle) with proper accompaniments (clothing and vessels) and a clear dedication formula—an exemplary householder/kingly duty of charity done with intention (saṅkalpa) and devotion.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

The ritual significance is the specified dāna package (white cattle, white garments, vessels) and the spoken dedication “Bhavānī prīyatām,” showing how offerings are consecrated through mantra-like intent rather than architecture or vāstu.