Shloka 9

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

Devanagari script

विकारवच्च गोक्षीरं कुसुम्भं कुङ्कुमं तथा लवणं चाष्टमं तद्वत् सौभाग्याष्टकमुच्यते //

Transliteration

vikāravacca gokṣīraṃ kusumbhaṃ kuṅkumaṃ tathā lavaṇaṃ cāṣṭamaṃ tadvat saubhāgyāṣṭakamucyate //

Translation

Likewise, (one should take) curd and cow’s milk, safflower and saffron; and salt as the eighth—thus is the “Eightfold Auspicious Set” (Saubhāgya-aṣṭaka) spoken of.

Word by Word

• vikāravat: curd (a milk transformation)

• ca: and

• gokṣīram: cow’s milk

• kusumbham: safflower (kusumbha dye/flower)

• kuṅkumam: saffron/vermillion (auspicious pigment)

• tathā: likewise/also

• lavaṇam: salt

• ca: and

• aṣṭamam: the eighth (item)

• tadvat: in that manner/accordingly

• saubhāgya-aṣṭakam: the eightfold set for good fortune

• ucyate: is called/is stated

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (in discourse to Vaivasvata Manu)

Entities Mentioned

• Lord Matsya
• Vaivasvata Manu

Tags

• Ritual
• Auspicious substances
• Saubhagya
• Vrata
• Householder dharma

FAQs

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

This verse is not about Pralaya; it defines auspicious ritual substances (Saubhāgya-aṣṭaka) used for prosperity-oriented observances.

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

It supports gṛhastha-dharma by prescribing recognized auspicious materials for rites (vrata/pujā), reflecting orderly, dharmic maintenance of prosperity and wellbeing in the household and realm.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

Ritually, it enumerates items commonly used in auspicious applications—milk/curd for purification and offering, kusumbha/kuṅkuma for auspicious marking, and salt as a protective/complete-the-set substance—together forming the Saubhāgya-aṣṭaka.