Shloka 15

Matsya Purana — Ravi-Saṅkrānti Vow: Udyāpana

Devanagari script

इति पठति शृणोति वाथ भक्त्या विधिमखिलं रविसंक्रमस्य पुण्यम् मतिमपि च ददाति सो ऽपि देवैर् अमरपतेर्भवने प्रपूज्यते च //

Transliteration

iti paṭhati śṛṇoti vātha bhaktyā vidhimakhilaṃ ravisaṃkramasya puṇyam matimapi ca dadāti so 'pi devair amarapaterbhavane prapūjyate ca //

Translation

Thus, whoever with devotion recites or listens to this entire sacred procedure and merit of the Sun’s transit (Ravi-saṅkrānti)—and also imparts it as instruction—he too is honored by the gods and is duly worshipped in the abode of Indra, the lord of the immortals.

Word by Word

• iti: thus

• paṭhati: recites/reads

• śṛṇoti: hears/listens

• vā atha: or else/indeed

• bhaktyā: with devotion

• vidhim akhilam: the entire rite/procedure

• ravisaṃkramasya: of the Sun’s transit (Saṅkrānti)

• puṇyam: merit/holy benefit

• matim api: instruction/understanding also

• ca: and

• dadāti: gives/imparts

• saḥ api: he too

• devaiḥ: by the gods

• amarapateḥ: of the lord of the immortals (Indra)

• bhavane: in the abode/house (heavenly court)

• prapūjyate: is greatly honored/worshipped

• ca: and.

Speaker

• Sūta (Purāṇic narrator) describing the phala-śruti (benefit statement) of the Ravisaṅkrānti rite

Entities Mentioned

• Ravi (Sun)
• Saṅkrānti
• Devas
• Indra (Amarapati)

Tags

• Vrata
• Saṅkrānti
• Phalaśruti
• Dharma
• Śravaṇa-Pāṭha

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss pralaya; it is a phala-śruti stating the heavenly reward gained by devoted recitation, listening, and teaching of the Sun-transit (Saṅkrānti) rite.

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

It elevates two key dharmic duties relevant to all—especially householders and rulers who sponsor rites: (1) śravaṇa/pāṭha (hearing and reciting sacred observances) and (2) dāna of knowledge (imparting correct understanding). Both are presented as sources of puṇya and divine honor.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

The significance is ritual (not architectural): it concludes the Ravisaṅkrānti-vidhi by declaring that devotionally reading, hearing, and teaching the full procedure yields great merit and recognition among the gods in Indra’s abode.