Shloka 52

Matsya Purana — Solar–Lunar Motions

Devanagari script

स्थानं जरद्गवं मध्ये तथैरावतमुत्तमम् वैश्वानरं दक्षिणतो निर्दिष्टमिह तत्त्वतः //

Transliteration

sthānaṃ jaradgavaṃ madhye tathairāvatamuttamam vaiśvānaraṃ dakṣiṇato nirdiṣṭamiha tattvataḥ //

Translation

In the middle, the place of Jaradgava is to be set, and likewise that of the excellent Airāvata. On the southern side, Vaiśvānara is here prescribed—truly, in accordance with the correct principle.

Word by Word

• sthānam: place/position

• jaradgavam: (the deity/figure) Jaradgava

• madhye: in the middle/center

• tathā: likewise/also

• airāvatam: Airāvata

• uttamam: excellent/supreme

• vaiśvānaram: Vaiśvānara (fire/as a deity)

• dakṣiṇataḥ: to the south/on the southern side

• nirdiṣṭam: indicated/prescribed

• iha: here/in this context

• tattvataḥ: in truth/according to correct principles

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (in instruction to Vaivasvata Manu, Vastuvidya context)

Entities Mentioned

• Jaradgava
• Airāvata
• Vaiśvānara

Tags

• Vastu Shastra
• Vastu Mandala
• Directional deities
• Temple architecture
• Ritual layout

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss pralaya; it gives a Vastu-vidya rule about where specific deities/figures are to be positioned within a sacred architectural grid.

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

It supports the duty of establishing buildings and ritual spaces correctly—kings (as patrons of temples/towns) and householders (in domestic rites) are to follow prescribed directional placements to maintain auspicious order.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

It specifies Vastu-mandala placement: Jaradgava and Airāvata are assigned to the central zone, while Vaiśvānara is assigned to the southern side, indicating a technical rule for layout in temple/ritual design.