Shloka 2

Matsya Purana — Mahāgaurī’s Entry

Devanagari script

इत्युक्ता तु तदा देवी चिन्तयामास चेतसा न सा नारीति दैत्यो ऽसौ वायुर्मे यामभाषत //

Transliteration

ityuktā tu tadā devī cintayāmāsa cetasā na sā nārīti daityo 'sau vāyurme yāmabhāṣata //

Translation

Thus addressed, the Goddess then pondered in her mind: “That demon said, ‘She is not a woman’—and the Wind spoke to me in that very manner.”

Word by Word

• इत्युक्ता (ityuktā): thus spoken to/thus addressed

• तु (tu): then/indeed

• तदा (tadā): at that time

• देवी (devī): the Goddess

• चिन्तयामास (cintayāmāsa): she reflected/considered

• चेतसा (cetasā): with the mind

• न (na): not

• सा (sā): she/that one

• नारी (nārī): a woman

• इति (iti): thus

• दैत्यः (daityaḥ): the demon

• असौ (asau): that (one)

• वायुः (vāyuḥ): the Wind (Vāyu)

• मे (me): to me/my

• याम् (yām): whom/which (feminine relative)

• अभाषत (abhāṣata): spoke/said.

Speaker

• Narrator (Sūta-style narration of the episode; the Goddess’ internal reflection is reported)

Entities Mentioned

• Devī (Goddess)
• Daitya (Demon)
• Vāyu (Wind deity)

Tags

• Matsya Purana narrative episode
• Devi reflection
• Daitya deception
• Divine communication
• Dharma discernment

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss pralaya or cosmology; it focuses on a narrative moment of discernment where the Goddess reflects on words spoken by a demon and by Vāyu.

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

It highlights careful judgment (viveka): one should mentally review testimony, detect deception, and weigh counsel—an essential duty for rulers and householders when making ethical decisions.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vastu Shastra, temple-building, or ritual procedure is specified in this verse; its takeaway is psychological and ethical—mindful reflection before action.