Shloka 80

Matsya Purana — Solar–Lunar Motions

Devanagari script

लोकसंतानतो ह्येष वैश्वानरपथाद्बहिः व्युष्टिर्यावत्प्रभा सौरी पुष्करात्सम्प्रवर्तते //

Transliteration

lokasaṃtānato hyeṣa vaiśvānarapathādbahiḥ vyuṣṭiryāvatprabhā saurī puṣkarātsampravartate //

Translation

For, along the expanse of the worlds, this dawn moves outside the Vaiśvānara-path; the bright unfolding of day—Sun-born radiance—proceeds forth from Puṣkara as far as its light can spread.

Word by Word

• loka-saṃtānataḥ: along the continuum/expanse of the worlds

• hi: indeed/for

• eṣaḥ: this (phenomenon—dawn/light)

• vaiśvānara-pathāt: from the Vaiśvānara path (a cosmic ‘track’ associated with fire/sun)

• bahiḥ: outside/beyond

• vyuṣṭiḥ: dawn/daybreak, the opening of day

• yāvat: as far as/so long as

• prabhā: radiance, glow

• saurī: solar, born of the Sun

• puṣkarāt: from Puṣkara (a named cosmic region/seat associated with the spread of light)

• sampravartate: sets forth, proceeds, begins to move/spread

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (in discourse to Vaivasvata Manu, within cosmographic instruction)

Entities Mentioned

• Vaiśvānara (as ‘Vaiśvānara-path’)
• Sūrya (implied by saurī/prabhā)
• Puṣkara

Tags

• Cosmography
• Solar path
• Dawn
• Jyotisha
• Matsya Purana astronomy

FAQs

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

This verse is not describing Pralaya; it focuses on ongoing cosmic order—how dawn and solar radiance are said to proceed along a defined cosmic ‘path’ and spread through the worlds.

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

Indirectly, it supports dharma through cosmic regularity: the predictable spread of dawn and solar light underlies calendrical timekeeping (days, auspicious timings), which kings and householders use for governance, rituals, and daily disciplines.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

Ritually, it aligns with sunrise-based observances (e.g., morning rites timed to vyuṣṭi and solar prabhā). In Vastu practice, sunrise orientation and light are key considerations, and such cosmographic passages are often cited to justify east-facing, light-receiving layouts.