Shloka 12

Matsya Purana — The Rite of the Vibhūti-Dvādaśī Vow

Devanagari script

प्रभातायां तु शर्वर्यां ब्राह्मणाय कुटुम्बिने सकाञ्चनोत्पलं देवं सोदकुम्भं निवेदयेत् //

Transliteration

prabhātāyāṃ tu śarvaryāṃ brāhmaṇāya kuṭumbine sakāñcanotpalaṃ devaṃ sodakumbhaṃ nivedayet //

Translation

At daybreak, after the night has passed, one should present to a householder brāhmaṇa an image of the deity accompanied by a golden lotus, together with a water-pot (kumbha) filled with water.

Word by Word

• prabhātāyām: at dawn, in the morning

• tu: indeed/then

• śarvaryām: the night

• brāhmaṇāya: to a brāhmaṇa

• kuṭumbine: a householder (one maintaining a family)

• sa-kāñcana-utpalam: along with a golden lotus

• devam: the deity (divine image/object of worship)

• sa-udaka-kumbham: together with a water-jar (kumbha) containing water

• nivedayet: should offer/present (as a ritual gift).

Speaker

• Sūta (narrating the Matsya Purana’s dharma and dāna instructions as taught in the tradition)

Entities Mentioned

• Brāhmaṇa
• Deva (worshipped deity)

Tags

• Dāna
• Ritual
• Morning worship
• Brāhmaṇa-dharma
• Pūjā items

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss pralaya; it focuses on dharma in the form of dawn-time ritual gifting (dāna) and proper offerings to a brāhmaṇa.

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

It frames an ethical duty of householders (and by extension kings who uphold public dharma) to honor learned brāhmaṇas through timely, respectful gifts that support worship and daily rites.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

Ritually, it specifies standard pūjā-offering components—deity-image, lotus, and water-pot (kumbha/kalasha)—highlighting correct materials and timing (dawn) for meritorious worship.