Shloka 28

Pātivratya-kathana

The Narrative of the Pativrata

Devanagari script

कांचने पट्टसूत्रेण रचिते कोमले दृढे । मृद्वास्तरणसंयुक्ते मणिरत्नविभूषिते ॥ २८ ॥

Transliteration

kāṃcane paṭṭasūtreṇa racite komale dṛḍhe | mṛdvāstaraṇasaṃyukte maṇiratnavibhūṣite || 28 ||

Translation

Chiếc giường ấy làm bằng vàng, dệt bằng những sợi tơ—mềm mại mà vững chắc—trải lớp phủ êm dịu, lại điểm trang bằng ngọc trai và các bảo thạch quý giá.

Word by Word

• काञ्चने: on the golden (couch)
• काञ्चने: Adhikaraṇa (अधिकरण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: काञ्चन (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग (Neuter), सप्तमी विभक्ति (Locative/7th), एकवचन (Singular); (अध्याहृत) 'पर्यङ्के' इत्यस्य विशेषणम्

• पट्टसूत्रेण: with silk-thread
• पट्टसूत्रेण: Karaṇa (करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: पट्ट + सूत्र (प्रातिपदिक; components)
• Form: तत्पुरुष-समास (determinative), नपुंसकलिङ्ग (Neuter), तृतीया विभक्ति (Instrumental/3rd), एकवचन (Singular)

• रचिते: made/constructed
• रचिते: Adhikaraṇa (अधिकरण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: रच् (धातु)
• Form: क्त-प्रत्ययान्त कृदन्त (PPP), नपुंसकलिङ्ग (Neuter), सप्तमी विभक्ति (Locative/7th), एकवचन (Singular); 'पर्यङ्के' इत्यस्य विशेषणम्

• कोमले: soft
• कोमले: Adhikaraṇa (अधिकरण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: कोमल (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग (Neuter), सप्तमी विभक्ति (Locative/7th), एकवचन (Singular)

• दृढे: firm/strong
• दृढे: Adhikaraṇa (अधिकरण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: दृढ (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग (Neuter), सप्तमी विभक्ति (Locative/7th), एकवचन (Singular)

• मृदु: soft
• मृदु: Adhikaraṇa (अधिकरण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: मृदु (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग (Neuter), सप्तमी विभक्ति (Locative/7th), एकवचन (Singular); 'आस्तरणसंयुक्ते' इत्यस्य विशेषणम्

• आस्तरणसंयुक्ते: furnished with bedding/spread
• आस्तरणसंयुक्ते: Adhikaraṇa (अधिकरण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: आस्तरण + संयुक्त (प्रातिपदिक; components)
• Form: तत्पुरुष-समास, 'संयुक्त' = क्त-प्रत्ययान्त (PPP) from युज्; नपुंसकलिङ्ग (Neuter), सप्तमी विभक्ति (Locative/7th), एकवचन (Singular); 'पर्यङ्के' इत्यस्य विशेषणम्

• मणिरत्नविभूषिते: adorned with gems and jewels
• मणिरत्नविभूषिते: Adhikaraṇa (अधिकरण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: मणि + रत्न + विभूषित (प्रातिपदिक; components)
• Form: तत्पुरुष-समास, 'विभूषित' = क्त-प्रत्ययान्त (PPP) from भूष्; नपुंसकलिङ्ग (Neuter), सप्तमी विभक्ति (Locative/7th), एकवचन (Singular)

Speaker

Suta (narrating the Purana dialogue context; verse is descriptive within the mahatmya narrative)

Vrata Kalpa

Vrata: none

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: adbhuta

Secondary Rasa: shanta

FAQs

What is the spiritual significance of this verse in Narada Purana?

The verse underscores śubha-lakṣaṇa (auspiciousness) in dharmic settings—purity, beauty, and careful preparation of sacred objects used for worship, hospitality, or tirtha-related rites.

How does this verse explain the path of devotion (Bhakti)?

It reflects bhakti through upacāra (devotional offerings): devotees express reverence by preparing worthy, clean, and beautiful items for the Lord or for honored guests in a sacred place.

What practical Vedic knowledge (Vedanga) is highlighted here?

It aligns with Kalpa (ritual procedure) principles—proper materials, craftsmanship, and auspicious adornment for items employed in pūjā or dharmic observances.