Shloka 19

Matsya Purana — Description of the Daitya–Dānava War Preparations and Maya’s Divine Chariots

Devanagari script

विप्रचित्तिसुतः श्वेतः श्वेतकुण्डलभूषणः श्वेतशैलप्रतीकाशो युद्धायाभिमुखे स्थितः //

Transliteration

vipracittisutaḥ śvetaḥ śvetakuṇḍalabhūṣaṇaḥ śvetaśailapratīkāśo yuddhāyābhimukhe sthitaḥ //

Translation

Śveta, the son of Vipracitti—adorned with white earrings and radiant like a white mountain—stood facing forward, ready for battle.

Word by Word

vipracitti-sutaḥson of Vipracitti

śvetaḥŚveta (proper name), ‘the White one’

śveta-kuṇḍala-bhūṣaṇaḥadorned with white earrings

śveta-śaila-pratīkāśaḥappearing like a white mountain

yuddhāyafor battle

abhimukhefacing toward (the front/enemy)

sthitaḥstood/was stationed

Speaker

Suta/Narrator (descriptive narration within the battle episode)

Entities Mentioned

VipracittiŚveta

FAQs

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

This verse does not address creation or Pralaya; it is a battlefield description highlighting a warrior’s appearance and readiness for combat.

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

Indirectly, it reflects the Purāṇic ideal of preparedness and steadfastness in one’s appointed role; here, the emphasis is on facing one’s duty (battle) without turning away.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu or ritual procedure is taught in this verse; the ‘white mountain’ simile is poetic imagery rather than a technical architectural instruction.