Shloka 64

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

Devanagari script

रत्नस्तम्भसमायुक्तं दिव्यमायाविनिर्मितम् इला कृतार्थमात्मानं मेने तद्भवनस्थिता //

Transliteration

ratnastambhasamāyuktaṃ divyamāyāvinirmitam ilā kṛtārthamātmānaṃ mene tadbhavanasthitā //

Translation

Set with jewel-like pillars and fashioned by divine illusion, that wondrous mansion made Ilā—dwelling within it—feel that her own purpose had been fulfilled.

Word by Word

• रत्न-स्तम्भ (ratna-stambha): jewel-pillars

• समायुक्तम् (samāyuktam): furnished/combined with

• दिव्य (divya): divine, celestial

• माया (māyā): illusion, wondrous power

• विनिर्मितम् (vinirmitam): constructed, created

• इला (ilā): Ilā (a royal figure in Purāṇic genealogy)

• कृतार्थम् (kṛtārtham): having attained one’s aim, fulfilled

• आत्मानम् (ātmānam): herself

• मेने (mene): considered, thought

• तत्-भवन-स्थिताः (tad-bhavana-sthitā): situated/dwelling in that mansion.

Speaker

• Sūta (narrator) recounting the episode in Purāṇic narration

Entities Mentioned

• Ilā
• Māyā (divine illusion)

Tags

• Matsya Purana narrative
• Divine illusion
• Royal genealogy
• Celestial palace
• Purāṇic storytelling

FAQs

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

This verse is not describing Pralaya; it highlights divine māyā—supernatural creative power—manifesting a splendid, jewel-pillared mansion that transforms Ilā’s inner state.

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

Indirectly, it reflects the Purāṇic theme that worldly fulfillment can arise from prosperity and refined dwelling, yet such splendor is also māyā—encouraging discernment and dharmic restraint in royal or household enjoyment.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

Architecturally, it emphasizes a hallmark of idealized Purāṇic architecture—ratna-stambha (ornamented pillars) within a divinely produced bhavana—useful for readers seeking Matsya Purana vastu-style imagery and “Puranic temple/palace ornamentation” motifs.