Shloka 48

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

Devanagari script

शृणुयादपि यश्चैव प्रदद्यादथवा मतिम् सो ऽपि विद्याधरो भूत्वा स्वर्गलोके चिरं वसेत् //

Transliteration

śṛṇuyādapi yaścaiva pradadyādathavā matim so 'pi vidyādharo bhūtvā svargaloke ciraṃ vaset //

Translation

Whoever listens to this teaching as well, and whoever gives support or gifts, or even offers counsel—he too becomes a Vidyādhara and dwells for a long time in the heavenly world.

Word by Word

• śṛṇuyāt api: even if (one) listens

• yaḥ ca eva: and whoever indeed

• pradadyāt: would give, would donate

• athavā: or else

• matim: counsel, understanding, considered advice

• saḥ api: he too

• vidyādharaḥ: a Vidyādhara (a celestial bearer of knowledge)

• bhūtvā: having become

• svarga-loke: in the world of heaven

• ciram: for a long time

• vaset: would dwell

Speaker

• Likely Lord Matsya (instructing Vaivasvata Manu) — phalaśruti conclusion style

Entities Mentioned

• Vidyādhara
• Svarga

Tags

• Phalaśruti
• Dharma
• Śravaṇa (listening)
• Dāna (charity)
• Svarga (heaven)

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe Pralaya; it is a phalaśruti statement promising heavenly merit (Svarga) and Vidyādhara status for hearing, giving, or offering counsel regarding the teaching.

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

It frames dharmic duty broadly: a householder (or king) gains merit not only by personal practice but also by supporting sacred instruction through listening (śravaṇa), charitable giving (dāna), and wise counsel (mati) to uphold the tradition.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No specific Vāstu/temple-building rule is stated here; the ritual takeaway is the general purāṇic principle that hearing and materially supporting the transmission of sacred teachings produces auspicious spiritual results.