Shloka 49

Matsya Purana — The Array of the Gods: Description of the Vaiṣṇava Host and the Lokapālas

Devanagari script

तद्वैश्रवणसंश्लिष्टं वैवस्वतपुरःसरम् द्विजराजपरिक्षिप्तं देवराजविराजितम् //

Transliteration

tadvaiśravaṇasaṃśliṣṭaṃ vaivasvatapuraḥsaram dvijarājaparikṣiptaṃ devarājavirājitam //

Translation

That foremost city of Vaivasvata was closely linked with Vaiśravaṇa (Kubera); it was encircled by the king of the twice-born (the best of Brahmins), and it shone with the splendor of the king of the gods (Indra).

Word by Word

• tad: that

• vaiśravaṇa-saṃśliṣṭam: closely connected with Vaiśravaṇa (Kubera), associated with Kubera’s presence/guardianship

• vaivasvata-puraḥ-saram: the foremost (best) city of Vaivasvata (Manu)

• dvija-rāja-parikṣiptam: surrounded/encircled by the king among the twice-born (best Brahmin / Brahmin leadership)

• deva-rāja-virājitam: made brilliant by the lord of the gods (Indra), adorned with Indra-like radiance

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (Vishnu) speaking to Vaivasvata Manu (contextual attribution for this Vastu/Nagara description section)

Entities Mentioned

• Vaiśravaṇa (Kubera)
• Vaivasvata (Manu)
• Dvijarāja (best of Brahmins / Brahmin preceptor)
• Devarāja (Indra)

Tags

• Vastu Shastra
• Nagara
• Sacred Geography
• Royal City
• Divine Guardians

FAQs

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

This verse is not about Pralaya; it highlights auspicious protection and prosperity—linking a city with Kubera (wealth) and Indra (divine sovereignty)—themes typical of Vastu-oriented descriptions rather than cosmic dissolution.

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

It implies that a righteous polity is upheld by Brahminical guidance (dvijarāja) and divine-aligned kingship (Indra-like order), suggesting a king should found and maintain a capital that supports dharma, learned counsel, and prosperity.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

The verse conveys Vastu symbolism: associating the settlement with Kubera (often linked with wealth-directional guardianship) and Indra (royal brilliance), indicating that city planning and consecration should invoke protective deities and establish sacred legitimacy.