Shloka 22

Matsya Purana — The Origin of Yajña in Tretā Yuga and the Debate on Animal Sacrifice vs. Non-...

Devanagari script

दीर्घेण तपसा युक्तैस् तारकादिनिदर्शिभिः तत्प्रमाणं मया चोक्तं तस्माच्छमितुम् अर्हथ //

Transliteration

dīrgheṇa tapasā yuktais tārakādinidarśibhiḥ tatpramāṇaṃ mayā coktaṃ tasmācchamitum arhatha //

Translation

Endowed with long austerities and skilled in observing signs such as the stars, I have stated that authoritative standard of measurement; therefore, you should now be at peace (and let the matter rest).

Word by Word

• दीर्घेण: by long/extended

• तपसा: austerity, ascetic discipline

• युक्तैः: endowed with, possessed of

• तारका-आदि: stars and the like (celestial indicators)

• निदर्शिभिः: by observers/knowers who discern

• तत्-प्रमाणम्: that standard/measure, authoritative measure

• मया: by me

• च: and

• उक्तम्: declared, stated

• तस्मात्: therefore

• शमितुम्: to become calm, to be pacified, to cease contention

• अर्हथ: you ought/you are fit (to do so).

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (Vishnu) speaking to Vaivasvata Manu (instructional discourse)

Entities Mentioned

• Tārakā (stars/celestial indicators)
• Pramāṇa (authoritative measurement/standard)

Tags

• Vastu Shastra
• Pramana
• Iconography
• Ritual Standards
• Astronomical Signs

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe Pralaya directly; it emphasizes establishing an authoritative standard (pramāṇa) grounded in disciplined knowledge and observation (e.g., stars), which supports correct sacred practice rather than flood/cosmic dissolution themes.

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

It models dharmic governance and household practice as adherence to verified standards—accepting an established pramāṇa and maintaining social/ritual harmony by avoiding dispute once correct guidance is given.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

It asserts that temple/icon measurements (pramāṇa) should be treated as authoritative, validated by disciplined tradition and knowledgeable observers (including celestial indicators), and once stated, practitioners should follow it without contention.