Shloka 13

Matsya Purana — The Cave-Sanctuary: Jewel-Lake

Devanagari script

पद्मरागेन्द्रनीलानि महानीलानि पार्थिव पुष्परागाणि सर्वाणि तथा कर्कोटकानि च //

Transliteration

padmarāgendranīlāni mahānīlāni pārthiva puṣparāgāṇi sarvāṇi tathā karkoṭakāni ca //

Translation

O king, there are padmarāgas and indranīlas, the deep-blue mahānīlas, all varieties of puṣparāgas, and also the gems known as karkoṭakas.

Word by Word

• पार्थिव (pārthiva): O king/earthly ruler

• पद्मराग (padmarāga): ruby (lotus-red gem)

• इन्द्रनील (indranīla): sapphire (Indra-blue gem)

• महानील (mahānīla): deep/dark sapphire (great blue gem)

• पुष्पराग (puṣparāga): topaz (flower-hued gem)

• सर्वाणि (sarvāṇi): all (varieties)

• तथा (tathā): likewise/also

• कर्कोटक (karkoṭaka): a named class/variety of gem (traditionally listed among precious stones)

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (Vishnu) speaking to Vaivasvata Manu (addressed as 'pārthiva')

Entities Mentioned

• Padmaraga
• Indranila
• Mahanila
• Pushparaga
• Karkotaka

Tags

• Ratna
• Vastu Shastra
• Temple Materials
• Iconography Materials
• Matsya Purana

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss pralaya; it is a technical listing of gemstone types, fitting a materials (ratna) classification section.

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

By addressing the ruler directly, the text frames gem-knowledge as part of royal responsibility—knowing and procuring auspicious, high-quality materials for state rituals, gifts (dāna), and temple endowments.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

The verse enumerates precious stones typically used for consecration, ornamentation, and ritually auspicious installations—guiding selection of materials in Vastu/temple contexts.