Shloka 13

Matsya Purana — Indra Sends Soma to Battle: Frost-Weapon

Devanagari script

इत्युक्त्वा तारकाधीशः सजलेशः शिवोदकैः प्लावयामास सैन्यानि सुराणां शान्तिवृद्धये //

Transliteration

ityuktvā tārakādhīśaḥ sajaleśaḥ śivodakaiḥ plāvayāmāsa sainyāni surāṇāṃ śāntivṛddhaye //

Translation

Having said this, the lord of Tārakā, together with Jaleśa, drenched the armies with water consecrated to Śiva, in order to increase peace and restore calm among the gods.

Word by Word

• iti-uktvā: having thus spoken

• tārakā-adhīśaḥ: the lord/ruler of Tārakā

• sa-jaleśaḥ: together with Jaleśa (the lord of waters / a water-deity)

• śiva-udakaiḥ: with Śiva-consecrated water (holy water associated with Śiva)

• plāvayāmāsa: caused to be flooded/drenched/sprinkled thoroughly

• sainyāni: the armies

• surāṇām: of the gods (devas)

• śānti-vṛddhaye: for the increase of peace/pacification.

Speaker

• Sūta (narrator) reporting the action within the episode (not direct speech by Matsya/Manu in this verse)

Entities Mentioned

• Tārakādhīśa (lord of Tārakā)
• Jaleśa
• Śiva
• Suras (Devas)

Tags

• Śānti
• Abhiṣeka
• Ritual Water
• Devas
• Purāṇic Warfare

FAQs

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

It does not describe pralaya directly; instead, it shows a preservation-oriented act—using Śiva-consecrated water to pacify turmoil and restore order among divine forces.

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

It models a dharmic approach to conflict resolution: rather than relying only on force, leaders should employ recognized rites and calming measures to re-establish harmony and social stability.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

Ritually, it highlights śānti-karma through śivodaka (Śiva-blessed water), akin to abhiṣeka/sprinkling rites used for purification, pacification, and restoring auspiciousness after disturbance.