Shloka 35

Matsya Purana — The Gods Seek Śiva’s Refuge: The Cosmic Chariot Prepared for the Burning of T...

Devanagari script

यज्ञोपवाहान्येतानि तस्मिंल्लोकरथे शुभे मणिमुक्ताप्रवालैस्तु भूषितानि सहस्रशः //

Transliteration

yajñopavāhānyetāni tasmiṃllokarathe śubhe maṇimuktāpravālaistu bhūṣitāni sahasraśaḥ //

Translation

These are the ceremonial conveyances used for sacrifice; and on that auspicious ‘world-chariot’ they were adorned in countless ways with gems, pearls, and coral.

Word by Word

• yajña: sacrifice/ritual offering

• upavāhāni: conveyances/vehicles used for carrying (in procession)

• etāni: these

• tasmin: in/with regard to that

• lokarathe: world-chariot/universal chariot (a grand chariot likened to the world)

• śubhe: auspicious/fortunate

• maṇi: gems/jewels

• muktā: pearls

• pravālaiḥ: with coral

• tu: indeed/and

• bhūṣitāni: adorned/decorated

• sahasraśaḥ: by the thousand, innumerably.

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (Vishnu) instructing Vaivasvata Manu (contextual attribution within the Matsya Purana’s teaching dialogue)

Entities Mentioned

• Yajña
• Loka-ratha (world-chariot)
• Maṇi (gems)
• Muktā (pearls)
• Pravāla (coral)

Tags

• Vastuvidya
• Ritual Procession
• Yajna
• Sacred Chariot
• Iconography & Ornamentation

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe Pralaya directly; it focuses on ritual conveyances and the auspicious ornamentation of a grand chariot, highlighting sacred order and ceremonial splendor rather than cosmic dissolution.

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

It supports the dharmic duty of sponsoring and conducting yajñas properly—ensuring processional vehicles and ritual equipment are prepared, auspicious, and fittingly adorned, reflecting patronage, discipline, and reverence for sacred rites.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

The verse points to yajñopavāhana (ritual conveyances) and ratha-based ceremonial display—an aspect of Vastu/ritual design where correct, auspicious construction and ornamentation (gems, pearls, coral) elevate the sanctity and visibility of public rites.