Shloka 66

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

Devanagari script

रेमे च सा तेन समम् अतिकालमिला ततः सर्वभोगमये गेहे यथेन्द्रभवने तथा //

Transliteration

reme ca sā tena samam atikālamilā tataḥ sarvabhogamaye gehe yathendrabhavane tathā //

Translation

Then Ilā, for a very long time, delighted together with him, dwelling in a house filled with every comfort—like the very palace of Indra.

Word by Word

• reme: rejoiced/delighted

• ca: and

• sā: she

• tena: with him

• samam: together/equally

• atikālam: for a very long time

• ilā: Ilā (proper name)

• tataḥ: then/thereafter

• sarva-bhoga-maye: consisting of all enjoyments/abounding in comforts

• gehe: in the house/home

• yathā: just as/like

• indra-bhavane: in Indra’s mansion/palace

• tathā: so/likewise

Speaker

• Primary narrator (Purāṇic narration within the Matsya Purana; dialogue frame traditionally Sūta relating the account)

Entities Mentioned

• Ilā
• Indra

Tags

• Ilā episode
• Royal luxury
• Householder life
• Puranic narrative
• Prosperity

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe pralaya or cosmic dissolution; it is a worldly narrative line emphasizing prolonged enjoyment and prosperity in an Indra-like residence.

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

It reflects the Purāṇic acceptance of kāma and bhoga (lawful enjoyment) within a prosperous household/royal life, implying that comfort and pleasure can coexist with dharma when properly situated in a legitimate domestic or royal setting.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

Architecturally, it uses the metaphor of “Indra’s palace” to signal a residence endowed with comprehensive amenities (sarvabhogamaya), aligning with the Matsya Purana’s broader interest in ideal dwellings and prosperity-oriented space—though no specific Vastu rule is stated in this single verse.