Shloka 22

Matsya Purana — The Ravi-Śayana

Devanagari script

शय्यां विलक्षणां कृत्वा विरुद्धग्रन्थिवर्जिताम् सोपधानकविश्रामस्वास्तरव्यजनानि च //

Transliteration

śayyāṃ vilakṣaṇāṃ kṛtvā viruddhagranthivarjitām sopadhānakaviśrāmasvāstaravyajanāni ca //

Translation

Having made a well-designed bed—free from improper knots and faulty joinings—one should also provide a pillow, a resting support, a comfortable bedding-spread, and a fan.

Word by Word

• शय्याम्: a bed/couch

• विलक्षणाम्: well-made, distinctive, properly designed

• कृत्वा: having made

• विरुद्ध: improper, contrary (to rule), unsuitable

• ग्रन्थि: knot, binding, joint, fastening

• वर्जिताम्: devoid of, free from

• स-उपधानक: with a pillow/head-rest

• विश्राम: rest, repose

• स्वास्तर: comfortable bedding/spread (good coverlet)

• व्यजनानि: fans (for comfort)

• च: and

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (in instruction to Vaivasvata Manu, within the didactic narration)

Entities Mentioned

• Matsya
• Manu

Tags

• Vastu Shastra
• Household
• Furnishings
• Comfort
• Dharma

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss pralaya; it focuses on practical household arrangements—specifically the proper making of a bed and associated comfort-items.

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

It presents a householder-oriented standard of orderly living: maintaining proper, rule-compliant furnishings (free from defective fastenings) and ensuring basic comforts for rest—an aspect of disciplined domestic dharma.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

Its Vastu-related significance is functional: furnishings should be correctly constructed (no unsuitable knots/joints) and complemented with supportive items (pillow, bedding, fan), reflecting norms for a well-appointed, harmonious dwelling.