Shloka 53

Matsya Purana — Soma

Devanagari script

चन्द्रभूर्यव्यतीपाते समे वै पूर्णिमे उभे प्रतिपत्प्रतिपन्नस्तु पर्वकालो द्विमात्रकः //

Transliteration

candrabhūryavyatīpāte same vai pūrṇime ubhe pratipatpratipannastu parvakālo dvimātrakaḥ //

Translation

When the lunar and solar motions are in equal measure at the Vyatīpāta (astronomical junction), and on both full-moon observances, the parva-period is to be understood as extending for two muhūrtas, from the moment the Pratipad (first lunar day) has begun.

Word by Word

candrathe Moon

bhūrya (sūrya)the Sun

vyatīpāteat Vyatīpāta (a special astronomical/astrological junction)

samewhen equal/balanced

vaiindeed

pūrṇime (pūrṇimā)full-moon day/observance

ubheboth (i.e., the two full-moon parvas)

pratipatPratipad (lunar day 1)

pratipannaḥhaving commenced/being entered upon

tuand/indeed

parva-kālaḥthe parva time-window (ritual junction period)

dvi-mātrakaḥof two measures—i.e., two muhūrtas.

Speaker

Lord Matsya (Vishnu) instructing Vaivasvata Manu

Entities Mentioned

ChandraSuryaVyatipataPurnimaPratipada

FAQs

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

It does not address Pralaya; it gives a technical dharma rule for calculating a sacred junction (parva) time based on lunar-solar conditions such as Vyatīpāta and the transition into Pratipad.

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

It guides correct observance of ritual timing—important for householders performing vrata, śrāddha, and festival rites, and for kings who must ensure public rites and calendrical observances are performed at the proper parvakāla.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

Ritually, it defines the parva window as two muhūrtas beginning with the onset of Pratipad under specified lunar-solar conditions, which affects when fasting, offerings, bathing, and other parva-linked rites should be initiated.