Shloka 21

Matsya Purana — Maya’s Nectar-Reservoir in Tripura and the Revival of the Slain in the Tripur...

Devanagari script

विद्युन्मालेर् निशम्यैतन् मयो वचनमूर्जितम् तं परिष्वज्य सार्द्राक्ष इदमाह महासुरः //

Transliteration

vidyunmāler niśamyaitan mayo vacanamūrjitam taṃ pariṣvajya sārdrākṣa idamāha mahāsuraḥ //

Translation

Hearing these forceful words spoken by Maya, Vidyunmālī embraced him; with eyes moist with emotion, the great Asura then spoke as follows.

Word by Word

• vidyunmāleḥ: of Vidyunmālī

• niśamya: having heard

• etat: this

• mayaḥ: by Maya

• vacanam: speech/statement

• ūrjitam: powerful, vigorous, emphatic

• tam: him

• pariṣvajya: having embraced

• sa-ārdra-akṣaḥ: with moist eyes, tearful-eyed

• idam: this (the following)

• āha: said/spoke

• mahā-asuraḥ: the great Asura (demon-lord).

Speaker

• Narrator (Purāṇic narrator describing the scene; the next speech is by the Mahāsura)

Entities Mentioned

• Maya
• Vidyunmālī
• Mahāsura

Tags

• Asura dialogue
• Maya
• Emotion in narrative
• Counsel
• Purāṇic storytelling

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss Pralaya; it frames an emotional turning point in an Asura-side dialogue, emphasizing persuasive speech and its immediate impact.

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

Indirectly, it highlights the ethical power of speech and counsel—how strong, well-formed advice can move leaders to decisive action—an idea often applied to royal deliberation in Purāṇic literature.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu, temple architecture, or ritual procedure is stated in this verse; it functions as narrative setup for the Mahāsura’s forthcoming statement.