Shloka 35

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

Devanagari script

सुपार्श्व राजसे नित्यम् अतः श्रीरक्षयास्तु मे एवमामन्त्र्य तान्सर्वान् प्रभाते विमले पुनः //

Transliteration

supārśva rājase nityam ataḥ śrīrakṣayāstu me evamāmantrya tānsarvān prabhāte vimale punaḥ //

Translation

O King Supārśva, may prosperity ever abide with you; therefore may good fortune protect me as well. Having thus taken leave of them all, he again set forth at the pure, clear morning.

Word by Word

• supārśva: Supārśva (proper name)

• rājase: O king / to the king (vocative sense)

• nityam: always, continually

• ataḥ: therefore, hence

• śrī-rakṣayā: by the protection of Śrī (fortune/prosperity)

• astu: may it be

• me: for me / to me

• evam: thus

• āmantrya: having addressed, having taken leave

• tān: them

• sarvān: all

• prabhāte: at dawn, in the morning

• vimale: in the pure/clear (time/atmosphere)

• punaḥ: again, once more

Speaker

• Narrator (Purāṇic narrator describing the event; likely within Sūta’s narration framework)

Entities Mentioned

• Supārśva
• Śrī (Lakṣmī / Fortune)

Tags

• Rajadharma
• Benediction
• Prosperity
• Departure
• Purāṇic narrative

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe Pralaya directly; it reflects auspicious speech and etiquette—invoking Śrī (fortune) and departing at a ritually “pure” morning—common Purāṇic markers of orderly dharma rather than cosmic dissolution.

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

It models royal and social decorum: blessing the king with lasting prosperity, seeking reciprocal protection through Śrī, and departing at an auspicious time—highlighting dharmic communication, respectful leave-taking, and attention to auspicious timing.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

Architectural rules are not stated, but the ritual takeaway is the emphasis on auspicious timing (prabhāta, “dawn”) and purity (vimala), aligning with broader Matsya Purana ritual culture where actions begin at clean, favorable times.