Shloka 24

Matsya Purana — Śiva–Pārvatī Quarrel and Pārvatī’s Resolve for Austerity to Attain Gaurī-hood

Devanagari script

*सूत उवाच इत्युक्त्वा मन्दिरात्तस्मान् निर्जगाम हिमाद्रिजा //

Transliteration

*sūta uvāca ityuktvā mandirāttasmān nirjagāma himādrijā //

Translation

Sūta said: Having spoken thus, Himādrijā (Pārvatī, the daughter of Himālaya) departed from that temple.

Word by Word

• सूत (sūta): Sūta (the narrator)

• उवाच (uvāca): said

• इति (iti): thus

• उक्त्वा (uktvā): having said/spoken

• मन्दिरात् (mandirāt): from the temple/shrine

• तस्मात् (tasmāt): from there/that

• निर्जगाम (nirjagāma): went out, departed

• हिमाद्रिजा (himādrijā): daughter of Himālaya, Pārvatī

Speaker

• Sūta

Entities Mentioned

• Sūta
• Himādrijā (Pārvatī)

Tags

• Purāṇic narration
• Temple
• Śaiva context
• Dialogue frame
• Transition verse

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe creation or pralaya; it functions as a narrative transition noting Pārvatī’s departure after speaking.

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

Indirectly, it reflects Purāṇic emphasis on proper conduct in sacred spaces—speech followed by orderly departure—supporting the broader ethic of disciplined behavior for householders and rulers.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

The explicit mention of a mandira (temple) situates the episode within a shrine setting, implying a ritual/temple context even though no specific Vāstu rule is stated in this line.