Shloka 2

Matsya Purana — Maya’s War-Counsel to the Danavas and the Moonlit Revels in Tripura

Devanagari script

भो ऽसुरेन्द्राधुना सर्वे निबोधध्वं प्रभाषितम् यत्कर्तव्यं मया चैव युष्माभिश्च महाबलैः //

Transliteration

bho 'surendrādhunā sarve nibodhadhvaṃ prabhāṣitam yatkartavyaṃ mayā caiva yuṣmābhiśca mahābalaiḥ //

Translation

O lords of the Asuras, now all of you listen well to what I am about to declare—what must be done by me, and also by you mighty ones.

Word by Word

• bho: O!

• asura-indra: O chief/lords among the Asuras

• adhunā: now, at this time

• sarve: all (of you)

• nibodhadhvam: understand, take heed, listen attentively

• prabhāṣitam: spoken, proclaimed

• yat: what (that which)

• kartavyam: to be done, duty/action required

• mayā: by me

• ca eva: and indeed/also

• yuṣmābhiḥ: by you (plural, instrumental)

• ca: and

• mahābalaiḥ: by the mighty/strong ones

Speaker

• An Asura leader (addressing the assembled Asura chiefs)

Entities Mentioned

• Asuras

Tags

• Asuras
• War-counsel
• Strategy
• Command
• Puranic narrative

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss Pralaya directly; it functions as a war-council style instruction where an Asura leader outlines coordinated action and duty.

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

By emphasizing clear instruction, attentive listening, and coordinated responsibility (“what must be done by me and by you”), it mirrors rajadharma principles of leadership, delegation, and disciplined counsel—though framed here in an Asura assembly.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vastu Shastra, temple iconography, or ritual procedure is mentioned in this verse; it is primarily a directive setting up collective action.