Shloka 28

Matsya Purana — The Rohiṇī–Candraśayana Vow

Devanagari script

इति पठति शृणोति वा य इत्थं मधुमथनार्चनम् इन्दुकीर्तनेन मतिमपि च ददाति सो ऽपि शौरेर् भवनगतः परिपूज्यते ऽमरौघैः //

Transliteration

iti paṭhati śṛṇoti vā ya itthaṃ madhumathanārcanam indukīrtanena matimapi ca dadāti so 'pi śaurer bhavanagataḥ paripūjyate 'maraughaiḥ //

Translation

Whoever thus recites—or even listens to—this worship of Madhumathana, and offers devotion through the praise called Indukīrtana, he too, having reached the abode of Śauri (Viṣṇu), is honored there by hosts of gods.

Word by Word

• iti: thus

• paṭhati: recites

• śṛṇoti: hears/listens

• vā: or

• yaḥ: whoever

• ittham: in this manner

• madhumathana-arcanaṃ: the worship (arcana) of Madhumathana (Vishnu, slayer of Madhu)

• indu-kīrtanena: by/through Indukīrtana (a particular hymn/praise)

• matim api: even the mind/intent, i.e., devotion/faith

• ca: and

• dadāti: gives/offers

• saḥ api: he too

• śaureḥ: of Śauri (Vishnu, descendant of the Śūra line)

• bhavana-gataḥ: having gone to the abode/house (celestial dwelling)

• paripūjyate: is greatly honored/worshipped

• amara-aughaiḥ: by multitudes/hosts (augha) of immortals (amaras, gods).

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (Vishnu) speaking to Vaivasvata Manu (phala-śruti style conclusion)

Entities Mentioned

• Madhumathana (Vishnu)
• Śauri (Vishnu)
• Amaras (Devas)

Tags

• Vishnu-bhakti
• Phala-śruti
• Stotra
• Arcana
• Svarga/Vaikuntha

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss pralaya directly; it is a phala-śruti stating the spiritual result of Vishnu worship—attaining Śauri’s abode and being honored by the devas.

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

It emphasizes an accessible dharma for all—reciting, listening to, and supporting Vishnu’s worship and hymn-praise—framing bhakti practices as meritorious duties alongside one’s worldly responsibilities.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

Ritually, it highlights arcana (formal worship) and kīrtana (hymnic praise) as key devotional acts; no Vāstu or temple-construction rule is specified in this particular verse.