Shloka 39

Matsya Purana — The Observance of Ananta-Tritiya

Devanagari script

इति पठति शृणोति वा य इत्थं गिरितनयाव्रतम् इन्द्रवाससंस्थः मतिमपि च ददाति सो ऽपि देवैर् अमरवधूजनकिंनरैश्च पूज्यः //

Transliteration

iti paṭhati śṛṇoti vā ya itthaṃ giritanayāvratam indravāsasaṃsthaḥ matimapi ca dadāti so 'pi devair amaravadhūjanakiṃnaraiśca pūjyaḥ //

Translation

Whoever thus recites (this account) or even hears of this Giritanayā-vrata, and who, dwelling in Indra’s heavenly abode, also bestows understanding (upon others)—he too becomes worthy of honor by the gods, by the celestial maidens, and by the Kinnaras.

Word by Word

• iti: thus

• paṭhati: recites/reads

• śṛṇoti: hears/listens

• vā: or

• yaḥ: whoever

• ittham: in this manner

• giritanayā-vratam: the vow/observance of Giritanayā (Pārvatī, daughter of the Mountain)

• indravāsa-saṃsthaḥ: situated in Indra’s abode (Svarga/Amarāvatī)

• matim: understanding, intelligence, right discernment

• api: also/even

• ca: and

• dadāti: gives, bestows

• saḥ api: he too

• devaiḥ: by the gods

• amaravadhū-jana: by the hosts of celestial maidens (Apsarās)

• kiṃnaraiḥ: by the Kinnaras (celestial beings)

• ca: and

• pūjyaḥ: venerable, worthy of worship/honor.

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (teaching Vaivasvata Manu)

Entities Mentioned

• Giritanayā (Pārvatī)
• Indra
• Devas
• Amaravadhū-jana (Apsarās)
• Kinnaras

Tags

• Vrata
• Phala-śruti
• Pārvatī
• Svarga
• Puṇya

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe pralaya; it is a phala-śruti stating the merit of reciting or hearing the Giritanayā-vrata, promising honor in Indra’s heaven among celestial beings.

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

It emphasizes a core Purāṇic duty for householders and rulers alike: supporting dharma through śravaṇa and pāṭha (hearing and recitation) and cultivating mati (right understanding), which is portrayed as spiritually elevating and socially venerable.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

The ritual significance is the Giritanayā-vrata itself and its phala (reward): recitation/hearing and the spread of spiritual understanding lead to heavenly honor; no Vāstu or temple-building rule is stated in this verse.