Shloka 24

Matsya Purana — Genealogy from Budha to Purūravas and Yayāti; Raji’s war episode; the Paurava...

Devanagari script

तं विनिर्जित्य समरे विविधायुधपाणिना बुधपुत्रेण वायव्यम् अस्त्रं मुक्त्वा यशो ऽर्थिना //

Transliteration

taṃ vinirjitya samare vividhāyudhapāṇinā budhaputreṇa vāyavyam astraṃ muktvā yaśo 'rthinā //

Translation

Having defeated him in battle, the son of Budha—his hands bearing many kinds of weapons—released the Vāyavya (Wind) weapon, seeking glory.

Word by Word

• tam: him

• vinirjitya: having completely conquered/defeated

• samare: in battle

• vividha-āyudha-pāṇinā: with hands holding various weapons (armed with diverse weapons)

• budha-putreṇa: by the son of Budha

• vāyavyam: belonging to Vāyu, the Wind (the Vāyavya)

• astram: missile/weapon (astra)

• muktvā: having released/discharged

• yaśaḥ-arthinā: by one desiring fame/glory

Speaker

• Sūta (narrator) recounting the episode (likely within Matsya Purana’s frame narration)

Entities Mentioned

• Budha
• Vāyu
• Vāyavya Astra

Tags

• Astras
• Battle
• Puranic warfare
• Glory (Yashas)
• Royal lineage

FAQs

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

This verse does not address Pralaya; it focuses on a battle scene and the release of the Vāyavya (Wind) astra for the sake of fame.

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

It reflects the kṣatriya ideal of martial prowess and victory in battle, while also hinting at the ethical tension of fighting for “yaśas” (personal glory) rather than solely for dharma.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu or ritual procedure is specified; the technical point here is astravidyā—knowledge of specialized missiles like the Vāyavya astra.