Shloka 40
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गर्जन्ति सहसा हृष्टाः प्रमथा भीमगर्जनाः साधयन्त्यपरे सिद्धा युद्धगान्धर्वमद्भुतम् //
garjanti sahasā hṛṣṭāḥ pramathā bhīmagarjanāḥ sādhayantyapare siddhā yuddhagāndharvamadbhutam //
Suddenly, the Pramathas—roaring with dreadful thunder—shouted in exhilaration; and other Siddhas performed a wondrous ‘Gāndharva’ art of war: a marvelous battle-music and martial display.
FAQs
This verse does not address Pralaya; it depicts a mythic battle atmosphere where Śiva’s attendants (Pramathas) roar and celestial Siddhas perform a wondrous martial ‘Gāndharva’ display.
Indirectly, it reflects the Purāṇic theme that warfare is not merely brute force but also discipline, morale, and organized performance—suggesting that leadership requires coordination and inspired spirit rather than chaos.
No Vāstu or temple-building rule is stated here; the closest ritual-cultural note is the reference to ‘gāndharva’—a celestial performative art—hinting at the sacred prestige of music and formal performance in Purāṇic culture.