Shloka 5

Matsya Purana — Solar–Lunar Motions

Devanagari script

भूयो भूयः प्रवक्ष्यामि प्रमाणं चन्द्रसूर्ययोः महितत्वान्महच्छब्दो ह्य् अस्मिन्नर्थे निगद्यते //

Transliteration

bhūyo bhūyaḥ pravakṣyāmi pramāṇaṃ candrasūryayoḥ mahitatvānmahacchabdo hy asminnarthe nigadyate //

Translation

Again and again I shall declare the proper measure of the Moon and the Sun; because of their exalted greatness, the term “mahāt” (great) is indeed used here in this sense.

Word by Word

• bhūyaḥ bhūyaḥ: again and again

• pravakṣyāmi: I shall expound/declare

• pramāṇam: measure, standard, proper magnitude

• candra-sūryayoḥ: of the Moon and the Sun

• mahitatvāt: due to being magnified/exalted, because of their venerable greatness

• mahat-śabdaḥ: the word “mahat” (great)

• hi: indeed, surely

• asmin arthe: in this meaning/sense, in this context

• nigadyate: is stated/used/expressed

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (Vishnu) addressing Vaivasvata Manu

Entities Mentioned

• Chandra (Moon)
• Surya (Sun)
• Mahat (greatness)

Tags

• Jyotisha
• Cosmology
• Sun
• Moon
• Measurements

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe Pralaya directly; it signals a cosmological-astronomical exposition, focusing on the fixed “measures” and exalted status of the Sun and Moon within the ordered universe.

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

Indirectly, it supports dharmic governance and household life by grounding ritual calendars (tithis, months, seasons) in the Sun–Moon framework; accurate knowledge of celestial measures underpins proper timing of vows, rites, and public ceremonies.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

Ritually, Sun–Moon measures relate to calendrical reckoning used for yajña, dāna, and vrata timings; architecturally, such cosmological framing often informs temple orientation and sacred timekeeping, though no specific Vāstu rule is stated in this verse.