Shloka 25

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

Devanagari script

तथा शक्रो ऽपि समरे येन चैवं विनिर्जितः मित्रत्वम् अगमद् देवैर् ददाव् इन्द्राय चोर्वशीम् //

Transliteration

tathā śakro 'pi samare yena caivaṃ vinirjitaḥ mitratvam agamad devair dadāv indrāya corvaśīm //

Translation

Likewise, Śakra (Indra) too—having been thus defeated in battle by him—entered into friendship with the gods; and they gave Urvaśī to Indra.

Word by Word

• तथा: likewise

• शक्रः अपि: Śakra (Indra) also

• समरे: in battle

• येन: by whom

• च एवम्: and thus/in this manner

• विनिर्जितः: completely conquered/defeated

• मित्रत्वम्: friendship/alliance

• अगमत्: went/entered/attained

• देवैः: by/with the gods

• ददौ (ददाव्): gave/bestowed

• इन्द्राय: to Indra

• च: and

• उर्वशीम्: Urvaśī (the celestial nymph)

Speaker

• Sūta (narrator) reporting the outcome of a battle and subsequent alliance

Entities Mentioned

• Śakra (Indra)
• Devas
• Urvaśī

Tags

• Deva-Asura war
• Indra
• Alliance
• Apsaras
• Puranic narrative

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss Pralaya; it focuses on a martial and political outcome—defeat in battle leading to an alliance among divine powers.

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

Indirectly, it reflects a pragmatic dharma of statecraft: even a powerful ruler like Indra forms alliances after defeat, suggesting that wise governance includes diplomacy and reconciliation when circumstances demand.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is stated in this verse; it is a narrative note about friendship and the bestowal of Urvaśī.