Shloka 51

Matsya Purana — Narasimha’s Victory over Hiraṇyakaśipu and the Catalogue of Apocalyptic Omens

Devanagari script

तदा हिरण्यकशिपोर् दैत्यस्योपरि वेश्मनः भाण्डागारायुधागारे निविष्टमभवन्मधु //

Transliteration

tadā hiraṇyakaśipor daityasyopari veśmanaḥ bhāṇḍāgārāyudhāgāre niviṣṭamabhavanmadhu //

Translation

Then, above the mansion of the Daitya Hiraṇyakaśipu—within the storehouse and the armoury—Madhu took up his position.

Word by Word

• tadā: then

• hiraṇyakaśipoḥ: of Hiraṇyakaśipu

• daityasya: of the Daitya (demon-lord)

• upari: above/upon

• veśmanaḥ: the mansion/house

• bhāṇḍāgāra: storeroom/treasury-store

• āyudhāgāra: armoury/weapon-store

• niviṣṭam: seated/entered and stationed

• abhavat: became/was

• madhu: (the being named) Madhu

Speaker

• Sūta (Purāṇic narrator) summarizing the episode in narrative style

Entities Mentioned

• Hiraṇyakaśipu
• Madhu

Tags

• Daityas
• Mythic narrative
• Conflict
• Palace
• Weapons

FAQs

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

This verse is not about Pralaya; it is a situational detail in a Daitya-related narrative, describing where Madhu is positioned within Hiraṇyakaśipu’s residence.

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

Indirectly, it highlights the importance of safeguarding a household/kingly residence—especially storehouses and armouries—since these are strategic points that adversaries may occupy or target.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

Architecturally, it names functional palace spaces—bhāṇḍāgāra (storehouse) and āyudhāgāra (armoury)—terms also relevant to Matsya Purana-style planning of royal/fortified complexes and secure storage zones.