Shloka 53

Matsya Purana — Solar Dynasty Prelude: Vivasvān–Saṃjñā–Chāyā

Devanagari script

कस्य भर्तुरहं दत्ता कियद्वत्स्यामि भूतले चिन्तयन्तीति ददृशे सोमपुत्रेण साङ्गना //

Transliteration

kasya bharturahaṃ dattā kiyadvatsyāmi bhūtale cintayantīti dadṛśe somaputreṇa sāṅganā //

Translation

“To which husband have I been given? How long shall I remain upon this earth?”—as she pondered thus, that lady was seen by Budha, Soma’s son, together with his attendants.

Word by Word

• कस्य (kasya): of whom/whose

• भर्तुः (bhartuḥ): of a husband

• अहम् (aham): I

• दत्ता (dattā): given (in marriage)/bestowed

• कियत् (kiyat): how much/how long

• वत्स्यामि (vatsyāmi): shall dwell/shall remain

• भूतले (bhūtale): on the earth/ground

• चिन्तयन्ती (cintayantī): thinking, reflecting

• इति (iti): thus

• ददृशे (dadṛśe): was seen/appeared to sight

• सोमपुत्रेण (somaputreṇa): by the son of Soma (the Moon)

• साङ्गना (sāṅganā): with companions/with attendants (lit. together with a group).

Speaker

• Narrator (Purāṇic narration, likely Sūta’s narrative voice in the frame)

Entities Mentioned

• Soma
• Somaputra (son of Soma)

Tags

• Marriage
• Fate
• Narrative
• Dharma
• Puranic episode

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe pralaya; it is a human, ethical-narrative moment focused on uncertainty, destiny, and social relations (marriage) within the story flow.

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

It highlights the vulnerability created by unclear marital status—an implicit dharma theme: household order depends on rightful marriage arrangements and protection of women, which kings and guardians are expected to uphold.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is stated in this verse; its significance is narrative and ethical rather than architectural.