Shloka 32

Matsya Purana — Rite and Layout for Consecrating Ponds

Devanagari script

ग्रहेभ्यो विधिवद्धुत्वा तथेन्द्रायेश्वराय च मरुद्भ्यो लोकपालेभ्यो विधिवद्विश्वकर्मणे //

Transliteration

grahebhyo vidhivaddhutvā tathendrāyeśvarāya ca marudbhyo lokapālebhyo vidhivadviśvakarmaṇe //

Translation

Having duly offered oblations to the planetary deities, and likewise to Indra and Īśvara, to the Maruts and the Lokapālas (guardians of the quarters), one should also, in the prescribed manner, offer oblations to Viśvakarman.

Word by Word

• ग्रहेभ्यः (grahebhyaḥ): to the Grahas/planetary deities

• विधिवत् (vidhivat): according to rule, duly

• हुत्वा (hutvā): having offered (oblations)

• तथा (tathā): likewise

• इन्द्राय (indrāya): to Indra

• ईश्वराय (īśvarāya): to Īśvara (the Lord, often Rudra/Śiva in ritual lists)

• च (ca): and

• मरुद्भ्यः (marudbhyaḥ): to the Maruts (storm-gods)

• लोकपालेभ्यः (lokapālebhyaḥ): to the Lokapālas, guardians of directions

• विधिवत् (vidhivat): duly, as prescribed

• विश्वकर्मणे (viśvakarmaṇe): to Viśvakarman (divine architect/craftsman).

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (in instruction to Vaivasvata Manu, within the Matsya–Manu dialogue framework)

Entities Mentioned

• Grahas
• Indra
• Ishvara
• Maruts
• Lokapalas
• Vishvakarman

Tags

• Vastu Shastra
• Ritual
• Homa
• Graha Shanti
• Dikpala

FAQs

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

This verse is not about Pralaya; it outlines a ritual sequence of offerings to cosmic and directional deities, emphasizing harmonizing forces (Grahas, Lokapālas) rather than describing dissolution.

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

It reflects the duty to perform rites in the prescribed order—especially for householders and rulers commissioning public works—seeking auspicious alignment with planetary powers, the directions, and divine authority before major undertakings.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

Viśvakarman is explicitly included after Grahas and Dikpālas, indicating that building/temple-work and consecratory rites should be preceded by homa/oblations to the divine architect, along with planetary and directional appeasement.