Shloka 21

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

Devanagari script

किशोरस्त्वतिसंहर्षात् किशोर इति चोदितः सबला दानवाश्चैव संनह्यन्ते यथाक्रमम् //

Transliteration

kiśorastvatisaṃharṣāt kiśora iti coditaḥ sabalā dānavāścaiva saṃnahyante yathākramam //

Translation

And Kiśora, thrilled with great excitement, was urged on with the cry “Kiśora!”; and the Dānavas too—together with their forces—began to arm themselves in due order.

Word by Word

• kiśoraḥ: Kiśora (a named figure/warrior)

• tu: and/indeed

• atisaṃharṣāt: from excessive exhilaration, in great excitement

• kiśora iti: ‘Kiśora!’ thus (as a call/cry)

• coditaḥ: urged on, incited, prompted

• sabalāḥ: with their troops/forces, accompanied by strength

• dānavāḥ: the Dānavas (a class of Asuras)

• ca eva: and indeed/also

• saṃnahyante: they equip themselves, they arm, they prepare for battle

• yathākramam: in proper sequence, orderly, one after another.

Speaker

• Sūta (narrator) / Purāṇic narrator (contextual narration of events)

Entities Mentioned

• Kiśora
• Dānavas

Tags

• Daityas
• Asuras
• Battle-preparation
• Narrative
• Mobilization

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss pralaya or cosmology; it depicts a martial scene where the Dānavas, stirred by excitement and exhortation, prepare for battle in an orderly manner.

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

Indirectly, it highlights disciplined organization (“yathākramam”) in mobilization—an ethical subtext often valued in royal duty (rājadharma): preparedness, command, and orderly deployment rather than chaotic action.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is stated here; the technical emphasis is on military readiness and orderly arming (saṃnahyante, yathākramam).