Shloka 17

Matsya Purana — Rite and Layout for Consecrating Ponds

Devanagari script

तथाङ्गुल्यः पवित्राणि वासांसि विविधानि च पूजयेत्तु समं सर्वान् आचार्यो द्विगुणं पुनः दद्याच्छयनसंयुक्तम् आत्मनश्चापि यत्प्रियम् //

Transliteration

tathāṅgulyaḥ pavitrāṇi vāsāṃsi vividhāni ca pūjayettu samaṃ sarvān ācāryo dviguṇaṃ punaḥ dadyācchayanasaṃyuktam ātmanaścāpi yatpriyam //

Translation

Likewise, one should honor all the invited recipients equally with rings and sacred threads (pavitra), and with various garments. But to the teacher (ācārya) one should again give double, and also present a bed with its furnishings—indeed, whatever is dear to oneself.

Word by Word

• tathā: likewise

• aṅgulyaḥ: finger-rings/rings

• pavitrāṇi: sacred threads/holy cords (pavitra)

• vāsāṃsi: garments/clothes

• vividhāni: various

• ca: and

• pūjayet: should honor/worship

• tu: indeed

• samam: equally

• sarvān: all (recipients)

• ācāryaḥ: the teacher/preceptor

• dviguṇam: double/twice as much

• punaḥ: again/further

• dadyāt: should give

• śayana-saṃyuktam: accompanied by a bed (with bedding/furnishings)

• ātmanaḥ: of oneself

• ca api: and also

• yat-priyam: whatever is प्रिय—dear/most valued.

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (teaching Vaivasvata Manu)

Entities Mentioned

• Ācārya
• Pavitra (sacred thread)
• Śayana (bed)

Tags

• Dāna
• Pūjā
• Ācārya-sevā
• Ritual gifts
• Householder duties

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss pralaya; it focuses on dharma in ritual conduct—how offerings and gifts should be distributed, especially prioritizing the ācārya.

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

It frames a key householder/ritual duty: honor all qualified recipients without partiality, yet give special, doubled honor (dakṣiṇā) to one’s teacher, even offering valuable personal items.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

Ritually, it lists standard pūjā/dāna items—rings, sacred threads, garments—and prescribes gifting a complete bed-set (śayana-saṃyukta), indicating completeness and respect in ceremonial donation.