Shloka 45

Matsya Purana — The Madana-Dvādaśī Vow and the Birth of the Maruts

Devanagari script

कृतरक्षा सुभूषा च वास्तुपूजनतत्परा तिष्ठेत्प्रसन्नवदना भर्तुः प्रियहिते रता //

Transliteration

kṛtarakṣā subhūṣā ca vāstupūjanatatparā tiṣṭhetprasannavadanā bhartuḥ priyahite ratā //

Translation

Having performed the protective rites and being well-adorned, intent on the worship of Vāstu—the dwelling and its presiding principle—she should remain with a serene face, devoted to what is pleasing and beneficial to her husband.

Word by Word

• kṛta-rakṣā: having performed protection/warding rites

• subhūṣā: well-adorned, properly dressed

• ca: and

• vāstu-pūjana-tatparā: devoted to the worship of Vāstu (house/architectural presiding power)

• tiṣṭhet: she should remain/stand

• prasanna-vadanā: with a cheerful/serene face

• bhartuḥ: of (her) husband

• priya-hite: in what is pleasing and beneficial

• ratā: engaged, devoted

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (in instruction to Vaivasvata Manu, describing proper household observance)

Entities Mentioned

• Vastu (Vāstu-pūjana)

Tags

• Vastu Shastra
• Grihastha Dharma
• Ritual Protection (Raksha)
• Household Conduct
• Puja

FAQs

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

This verse is not about Pralaya; it focuses on household auspicious conduct—protective rites (rakṣā) and Vāstu worship to maintain harmony and well-being in a dwelling.

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

It supports householder-dharma by prescribing orderly domestic observance: performing protective rituals, honoring Vāstu through worship, and sustaining a calm, benevolent household disposition oriented to family welfare.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

It explicitly mentions vāstu-pūjana (Vāstu worship) and rakṣā (protective rites), indicating that ritual consecration and warding practices are integral to Vastuvidya for safeguarding and sanctifying a home.