Shloka 38

Matsya Purana — Saubhagya-Śayana Vow: Lalitā/Gaurī–Śiva Worship

Devanagari script

मल्लिकाशोककमलं कदम्बोत्पलमालतीः कुब्जकं करवीरं च बाणमम्लानकुङ्कुमम् //

Transliteration

mallikāśokakamalaṃ kadambotpalamālatīḥ kubjakaṃ karavīraṃ ca bāṇamamlānakuṅkumam //

Translation

Mallikā jasmine, aśoka blossoms, lotus (kamala), kadamba, water-lily (utpala), mālatī jasmine, kubjaka, karavīra (oleander), bāṇa-flowers, and ever-fresh kuṅkuma (saffron)—these are regarded as auspicious floral offerings.

Word by Word

• mallikā: jasmine

• aśoka: aśoka flower

• kamalam: lotus

• kadamba: kadamba blossom

• utpalam: blue lotus / water-lily

• mālatīḥ: mālatī (jasmine variety)

• kubjakam: kubjaka flower/plant (a named fragrant bloom used in offerings)

• karavīram: oleander

• bāṇam: bāṇa flower (a named flower used ritually)

• amlāna-kuṅkumam: unfading saffron / ever-fresh kuṅkuma

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (Vishnu) instructing Vaivasvata Manu (contextual attribution for this instructional section)

Tags

• Vastu Shastra
• Temple Rituals
• Puja Materials
• Flowers
• Offerings

FAQs

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

This verse does not address pralaya; it is a practical enumeration of auspicious floral/fragrant substances used in worship and temple contexts.

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

It supports the householder/kingly duty of maintaining dharmic worship by specifying proper, auspicious offerings—flowers and fragrances—used in daily puja and public temple rituals.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

Ritually, it identifies accepted flower and fragrance offerings (including saffron/kuṅkuma) used in consecrations and regular worship associated with temple practice within Vastuvidya-oriented instructions.