Shloka 25

Matsya Purana — The Rite and Glory of Meru-Dāna: The Tenfold ‘Gift of Meru’ and Mountain-Offe...

Devanagari script

माक्षीकभद्रसरसाथ वनेन तद्वद् रौप्येण भास्वरवता च युतं विधाय होमश्चतुर्भिरथ वेदपुराणविद्भिर् दान्तैर् अनिन्द्यचरिताकृतिभिर्द्विजेन्द्रैः //

Transliteration

mākṣīkabhadrasarasātha vanena tadvad raupyeṇa bhāsvaravatā ca yutaṃ vidhāya homaścaturbhiratha vedapurāṇavidbhir dāntair anindyacaritākṛtibhirdvijendraiḥ //

Translation

Then, having duly prepared it with mākṣīka, bhadra, and sarasa—fragrant substances—together with forest-offerings, and likewise combining it with bright, shining silver, one should have the homa performed by four eminent Brahmins: self-controlled men, versed in the Vedas and Purāṇas, whose conduct and character are beyond reproach.

Word by Word

• माक्षीक (mākṣīka): a fragrant/valuable substance used in rites (often glossed as honey or a sweet aromatic)

• भद्र (bhadra): an auspicious aromatic/ritual ingredient

• सरस (sarasa): fragrant, sap-rich or pleasing substance

• अथ (atha): then/thereupon

• वनेन (vanena): with forest-produce/wood/offerings from the forest

• तद्वत् (tadvat): likewise/in the same manner

• रौप्येण (raupyeṇa): with silver

• भास्वरवता (bhāsvaravatā): shining, radiant

• च (ca): and

• युतम् (yutam): combined, joined

• विधाय (vidhāya): having prepared/arranged

• होमः (homaḥ): fire-offering, oblation ritual

• चतुर्भिः (caturbhiḥ): by four

• वेदपुराणविद्भिः (vedapurāṇavidbhiḥ): by those knowing the Vedas and Purāṇas

• दान्तैः (dāntaiḥ): self-restrained, disciplined

• अनिन्द्यचरिताकृतिभिः (anindyacaritākṛtibhiḥ): of blameless conduct and character

• द्विजेन्द्रैः (dvijendraiḥ): by foremost Brahmins

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (in instruction to Vaivasvata Manu, within ritual/installation guidance)

Entities Mentioned

• Dvijendras (foremost Brahmins)
• Vedas
• Puranas
• Homa (fire-ritual)
• Silver (raupya)

Tags

• Vastu Shastra
• Pratishtha
• Homa
• Ritual purity
• Temple rituals

FAQs

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

This verse is not about Pralaya; it focuses on correct ritual procedure—materials and qualified priests—for performing a homa connected with consecration/installation rites.

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

It frames dharmic responsibility as ensuring rites are conducted by competent, self-controlled Brahmins of blameless conduct, using properly prepared materials—an ideal standard for patrons (kings or householders) sponsoring temple or public rituals.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

The key ritual instruction is to conduct the consecration-related homa with specified substances (including shining silver and prescribed offerings) and to appoint four Veda–Purāṇa experts, indicating formal Pratiṣṭhā/Vāstu-linked standards for temple ritual performance.