Shloka 27

Matsya Purana — Śrāddha Procedure: Types

Devanagari script

आहरेदपसव्यं तु सर्वं दक्षिणतः शनैः एवमासाद्य तत्सर्वं भवनस्याग्रतो भुवि //

Transliteration

āharedapasavyaṃ tu sarvaṃ dakṣiṇataḥ śanaiḥ evamāsādya tatsarvaṃ bhavanasyāgrato bhuvi //

Translation

One should then bring everything in the reverse (counterclockwise) direction, slowly, keeping to the right (southern) side; and having thus brought all of it, one should place it on the ground in front of the house.

Word by Word

• āharet: should bring/collect

• apasavyam: counterclockwise, in reverse circumambulation

• tu: indeed/then

• sarvam: everything/all items

• dakṣiṇataḥ: from/by the right side, on the southern side

• śanaiḥ: slowly, gently

• evam: thus/in this manner

• āsādya: having brought near/arranged/placed

• tat sarvam: all that

• bhavanasya: of the house/building

• agrataḥ: in front/before

• bhuvi: on the ground/on the earth

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (teaching Vaivasvata Manu)

Entities Mentioned

• Matsya
• Manu

Tags

• Vastu Shastra
• Ritual procedure
• House-site
• Circumambulation
• Matsya Purana

FAQs

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

This verse is not about Pralaya; it gives a procedural Vastu/ritual instruction on how to move and place items around the house-site.

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

It reflects the householder’s duty to follow prescribed, orderly rites in establishing or sanctifying a dwelling—moving deliberately, respecting directions, and placing materials correctly before the house.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

It specifies directional movement (apasavya/counterclockwise) and placement (in front of the house on the ground), indicating controlled ritual circulation and correct spatial arrangement in Vastu practice.