Shloka 6

Matsya Purana — Hiranyakashipu’s Boons

Devanagari script

आदित्यैर्वसुभिः साध्यैर् मरुद्भिर्दैवतैस्तथा रुद्रैर्विश्वसहायैश्च यक्षराक्षसपन्नगैः //

Transliteration

ādityairvasubhiḥ sādhyair marudbhirdaivataistathā rudrairviśvasahāyaiśca yakṣarākṣasapannagaiḥ //

Translation

—with the Ādityas, the Vasus, the Sādhyas, the Maruts, and the other divine beings; likewise with the Rudras who aid the worlds, and with the Yakṣas, Rākṣasas, and the serpent-races (Pannagas).

Word by Word

• ādityaiḥ: with the Ādityas (solar deities)

• vasubhiḥ: with the Vasus (eight elemental gods)

• sādhyaiḥ: with the Sādhyas (celestial beings)

• marudbhiḥ: with the Maruts (storm-gods)

• daivataiḥ: with the divine beings/gods

• tathā: and also/likewise

• rudraiḥ: with the Rudras

• viśva-sahāyaiḥ: with those who are helpers/supporters of the worlds

• ca: and

• yakṣa: nature-spirits/guardians of treasures

• rākṣasa: ogres/demonic beings

• pannagaiḥ: with serpent-beings (Nāgas/serpent races).

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (Vishnu) addressing Vaivasvata Manu (probable discourse context for this adhyaya’s enumerations)

Entities Mentioned

• Adityas
• Vasus
• Sadhyas
• Maruts
• Rudras
• Yakshas
• Rakshasas
• Pannagas (Nagas)

Tags

• Cosmology
• Deva-gana
• Puranic taxonomy
• Divine hosts
• Matsya Purana

FAQs

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

This verse functions as a cosmological catalogue: it shows that the world-order includes many classes of beings—devas and semi-divine races—who are understood as participants in maintaining (and witnessing) cosmic cycles, even when narratives move toward creation or dissolution themes.

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

By naming multiple orders of beings, the verse reflects the Puranic idea of a layered cosmos; ethically, a king/householder is urged to uphold dharma with awareness that society mirrors cosmic order—protecting all communities and honoring sacred hierarchies through righteous governance and ritual observance.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

Ritually, such enumerations commonly appear in invocations and offerings (saṅkalpa, stuti, bali) where different classes of beings are acknowledged; while no direct Vāstu rule is stated here, it supports the broader Matsya Purana practice of propitiating cosmic guardians and beings during consecrations and ceremonies.