Shloka 19

Matsya Purana — The Karmic Cause of Purūravas’ Beauty and Fortune

Devanagari script

ऐरावतीति विख्यातां ददर्शातिमनोरमाम् //

Transliteration

airāvatīti vikhyātāṃ dadarśātimanoramām //

Translation

He beheld an exceedingly charming place, renowned by the name “Airāvatī.”

Word by Word

• ऐरावतीति (airāvatīti): ‘as Airāvatī’/‘by the name Airāvatī’

• विख्याताम् (vikhyātām): renowned, celebrated

• ददर्श (dadarśa): saw, beheld

• अति-मनोरमाम् (ati-manoramām): exceedingly delightful, very beautiful

Speaker

• Sūta (narrator) describing the scene within the Matsya Purana’s pilgrimage/locale narrative

Entities Mentioned

• Airāvatī

Tags

• Tirtha
• Sacred Geography
• Pilgrimage
• Mahatmya
• River/City Names

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe pralaya; it functions as a geographical/pilgrimage notice, highlighting a beautiful, renowned place called Airāvatī.

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

By pointing to a celebrated sacred locale, the verse supports the Purāṇic ethic of tirtha-yātrā, darśana, and honoring renowned holy places—recommended observances for householders and rulers seeking merit and public religious welfare.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No explicit vastu or ritual procedure is stated; the key takeaway is the identification of a famed site—typically implying suitability for darśana, bathing, worship, and related tirtha rites in the surrounding passage.