Shloka 19

Matsya Purana — The Ārdrānandakarī Tṛtīyā Vrata: Ritual Procedure

Devanagari script

सर्वत्र शुक्लपुष्पाणि प्रशस्तानि सदार्चने दानकाले च सर्वत्र मन्त्रमेतमुदीरयेत् //

Transliteration

sarvatra śuklapuṣpāṇi praśastāni sadārcane dānakāle ca sarvatra mantrametamudīrayet //

Translation

Everywhere, white flowers are commended for regular worship; and at the time of giving gifts as well, one should in all cases recite this very mantra.

Word by Word

• sarvatra: everywhere/in all contexts

• śukla-puṣpāṇi: white flowers

• praśastāni: approved, commendable, auspicious

• sadā: always, regularly

• arcane (arcanā/arcane): in worship/adoration

• dāna-kāle: at the time of charity/gifting

• ca: and

• sarvatra: in every case

• mantram: mantra/sacred formula

• etam: this

• udīrayet: should utter/recite aloud

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (in instruction to Vaivasvata Manu, within the Matsya Purana’s didactic discourse)

Entities Mentioned

• White flowers (śuklapuṣpa)
• Mantra
• Dāna (charity)
• Arcana (worship)

Tags

• Puja
• Dana
• Mantra
• Ritual purity
• Matsya Purana dharma

FAQs

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

This verse is not about Pralaya; it focuses on ritual correctness—approved offerings (white flowers) and mantra-recitation during worship and charity.

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

It reinforces everyday dharma: a householder (and a king as the model patron) should perform worship consistently and give charity with proper sacred recitation, making both acts disciplined and meritorious.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

Ritually, it standardizes auspicious offerings—white flowers are preferred for arcana—and instructs that the relevant mantra should be recited especially during dāna, aligning offering, speech, and intention in temple or household rites.