Matsyapurana 86

English (machine translation) 86

Language: English

86.1

The Lord said: / Now I shall declare the supreme mountain of gold that destroys sins, / through the donation of which a mortal goes to the abode of Brahmā.

The best is a thousand palas, the intermediate five hundred; / the lowest is likewise half of that. Even one of small wealth, according to his capacity, / free from stinginess, should give above one pala according to his ability.

86.3

One should arrange everything as for the mountain of grain, O best of sages; / and likewise one should present the supporting hills to the officiating priests.

86.4

"Praise be to you, the seed of Brahmā! Praise be to you, the womb of Brahmā! / Since you grant infinite reward, therefore protect [me], O mountain!

86.5

Since you are the offspring of Fire, since you are sacred, O lord of the world, / therefore protect [me] in the form of a golden mountain, O best of mountains!"

86.6

Whoever gives a mountain of gold according to this rule / goes to the supreme world of Brahmā, which causes bliss. / He remains there for a hundred eons, and from there goes to the highest state.

Translations (1)

The Matsya Puranam — A Taluqdar of Oudh 1916, English

Linked texts (1)

Matsyapurāṇa — Vyāsa, Sanskrit