Shloka 14

Matsya Purana — Tripura’s Prosperity

Devanagari script

पुण्याहशब्दानुच्चेरुर् आशीर्वादांश्च वेदगान् स्वनूपुररवोन्मिश्रान् वेणुवीणारवानपि //

Transliteration

puṇyāhaśabdānuccerur āśīrvādāṃśca vedagān svanūpuraravonmiśrān veṇuvīṇāravānapi //

Translation

They raised the auspicious cries of “puṇyāha,” uttered blessings and Vedic chants, and there were also the sounds of flutes and vīṇās, mingled with the ringing of anklets.

Word by Word

• पुण्याह-शब्दान्: auspicious ‘puṇyāha’ proclamations

• उच्चेरुः: they uttered/raised

• आशीर्वादान्: blessings/benedictions

• च: and

• वेद-गान्: Vedic songs/chants

• स्व-नूपुर-रव: the sound of (their) anklets

• उन्मिश्रान्: mixed together/commingled

• वेणु: flute

• वीणा: vīṇā (lute)

• रवान्: sounds

• अपि: also/even

Speaker

• Narratorial voice (describing the ceremonial scene within the Matsya Purana’s discourse tradition)

Entities Mentioned

• Vedas
• Puṇyāha (auspicious proclamation)
• Veṇu (flute)
• Vīṇā

Tags

• Ritual
• Punyaha
• Mangala
• Vedic Chanting
• Ceremonial Music

FAQs

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

This verse does not address pralaya; it depicts an auspicious ceremonial atmosphere marked by puṇyāha cries, blessings, and Vedic chanting accompanied by music.

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

It reflects dharmic conduct in public or domestic rites: ensuring auspicious invocations (puṇyāha), receiving/uttering blessings, and arranging Vedic recitation—key elements of properly performed samskāras and consecrations.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

Ritually, it highlights puṇyāha and Vedic gāna as standard auspicious components of consecrations and festival observances; such elements commonly accompany temple/house rituals connected with Vastu-related inaugurations.