Vamana Purana — Shukra's Samjivani, Shloka 45

Shukra’s Saṃjīvanī, Shiva’s Containment of the Asuras, and Indra’s Recovery of Power

Devanagari script

भार्गवे पुनरायाते दानवा मुदिताभवन् पुनर्युद्धाय विदधुर्मतिं सह गणेश्वरैः

Transliteration

bhārgave punarāyāte dānavā muditābhavan punaryuddhāya vidadhurmatiṃ saha gaṇeśvaraiḥ

Translation

ভার্গব পুনরায় ফিরে এলে দানবরা আনন্দিত হল; এবং গণেশ্বরদের সঙ্গে তারা আবার যুদ্ধের সংকল্প করল।

Speakers

• Narrator voice continuing the battle account

Key Themes

• Asura morale and leadership
• War-counsel and renewed hostilities
• Coalition forces (Dānavas with gaṇa-leaders)

Verse Rasa (Emotional Flavour)

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FAQs

What is the narrative function of “Bhārgave punarāyāte” here?

It marks a turning point in morale and strategy: the return of the Bhārgava preceptor (Śukra) is treated as a decisive reinforcement, prompting renewed resolve for combat.

Who are the “gaṇeśvaras” in this context—does it mean Gaṇeśa?

Here gaṇeśvara is best read in its generic sense, “lords/leaders of troops (gaṇas),” i.e., commanders or chiefs allied with the Dānavas. It need not denote the deity Gaṇeśa unless the broader chapter explicitly identifies him, which this verse alone does not.

Is any tīrtha or sacred locale implied by this verse?

No explicit geography is present; the verse is concerned with military planning and alliances rather than place-based māhātmya.