Matsya Purana — The Strategy to Defeat Tāraka: Pārvatī’s Birth, Shloka 43

Devanagari script

तन्त्रीत्रयलयोपेतं सिद्धगन्धर्वकिंनरैः सुरागम् उपधा नित्यं गीयते तस्य वेश्मसु //

Transliteration

tantrītrayalayopetaṃ siddhagandharvakiṃnaraiḥ surāgam upadhā nityaṃ gīyate tasya veśmasu //

Translation

Di dalam istana-istana baginda, nyanyian suci—berirama menurut vīṇā bertali tiga, merdu dan terlaras—sentiasa dilagukan, disertai para Siddha, Gandharva dan Kiṃnara.

Word by Word

• तन्त्री (tantrī): string/instrument-string

• त्रय (traya): threefold/three

• लय (laya): rhythm/tempo

• उपेतम् (upetam): endowed with/possessed of

• सिद्ध (siddha): perfected celestial being

• गन्धर्व (gandharva): celestial musician

• किंनर (kiṃnara): celestial singer/musician

• -ैः (-aiḥ): by/with (instrumental plural)

• सुरागम् (surāgam): sweetly melodious/well-rāga-set

• उपधा (upadhā): accompaniment/attendant musical support (likely ‘with accompaniment’)

• नित्यम् (nityam): always/constantly

• गीयते (gīyate): is sung/is chanted

• तस्य (tasya): of him/his

• वेश्मसु (veśmasu): in (his) houses/mansions.

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (in discourse to Vaivasvata Manu, describing ideal/auspicious royal or noble household culture)

Entities Mentioned

• Siddhas
• Gandharvas
• Kiṃnaras

Tags

• Vastuvidya
• Household Culture
• Auspiciousness
• Gandharva Music
• Royal Life

FAQs

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

It does not discuss Pralaya directly; instead, it depicts an auspicious, prosperity-marked residence where celestial-grade music is continually performed.

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

It implies that an ideal ruler/householder maintains a refined, dharmic, and auspicious domestic environment—where uplifting arts like properly tuned music flourish—signaling order, prosperity, and cultured governance.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

Architecturally, the key marker is the ‘veśma’ (mansion/house) as a space designed for auspicious sound and cultured activity; ritually, continual harmonious music functions as a sign of well-being and sanctified domestic atmosphere.