Shloka 17

Matsya Purana — The Ārdrānandakarī Tṛtīyā Vrata: Ritual Procedure

Devanagari script

पिष्टोदकं तथा वारि कुष्ठचूर्णान्वितं पुनः उशीरसलिलं तद्वद् यवचूर्णोदकं पुनः //

Transliteration

piṣṭodakaṃ tathā vāri kuṣṭhacūrṇānvitaṃ punaḥ uśīrasalilaṃ tadvad yavacūrṇodakaṃ punaḥ //

Translation

Likewise, water mixed with paste (flour-water), and again water combined with powdered kuṣṭha; similarly, water infused with uśīra (vetiver); and again water mixed with barley-flour—these are the prescribed cleansing waters.

Word by Word

• piṣṭa-udakam: water mixed with paste/flour-water

• tathā: likewise

• vāri: water

• kuṣṭha-cūrṇa-anvitam: accompanied by/combined with powdered kuṣṭha (Saussurea costus/costus)

• punaḥ: again/further

• uśīra-salilam: water infused with uśīra (vetiver)

• tadvat: in the same way

• yava-cūrṇa-udakam: water mixed with barley flour

• punaḥ: again/further

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (teaching Vaivasvata Manu)

Entities Mentioned

• Kuṣṭha (costus)
• Uśīra (vetiver)
• Yava (barley)

Tags

• Snana
• Shaucha
• Vrata
• RitualPurification
• AyurvedicSubstances

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss pralaya; it focuses on practical purification—specific kinds of prepared waters used for cleansing in ritual contexts.

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

It supports nitya-ācāra (daily discipline): a king or householder is expected to maintain ritual and bodily purity, using prescribed cleansing media before worship, vows, or sacred duties.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

Ritually, it specifies cleansing waters (snāna/śauca) prepared with aromatic and purificatory substances (kuṣṭha, uśīra, barley flour), likely used before pūjā, vrata observances, or other rites requiring purity.