Shloka 73

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

Devanagari script

तथैवौण्ड्राश्च पौण्ड्राश्च वामचूडाः सकेरलाः क्षोभितास्तेन दैत्येन सदेवाश्चाप्सरोगणाः //

Transliteration

tathaivauṇḍrāśca pauṇḍrāśca vāmacūḍāḥ sakeralāḥ kṣobhitāstena daityena sadevāścāpsarogaṇāḥ //

Translation

Likewise, the Oṇḍras and the Pauṇḍras, the Vāmacūḍas and the Keralas—along with the gods and the hosts of Apsarās—were all thrown into agitation by that Daitya.

Word by Word

tathā evalikewise

auṇḍrāḥthe Oṇḍra people (a regional group)

pauṇḍrāḥthe Pauṇḍra people

caand

vāma-cūḍāḥVāmacūḍas (a named tribe/people)

sa-keralāḥtogether with the Keralas

kṣobhitāḥdisturbed, agitated, shaken

tenaby him/that

daityenaby the Daitya (demon, descendant of Diti)

sa-devāḥtogether with the gods

caand

apsarogaṇāḥthe groups/hosts of Apsarās (celestial nymphs).

Speaker

Suta (narrator) recounting the Purāṇic narrative in third-person (within the Matsya Purana’s dialogue frame)

Entities Mentioned

Auṇḍras (Oṇḍras)PauṇḍrasVāmacūḍasKeralasDaityaDevasApsarās

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe Pralaya; it depicts worldly upheaval—social and cosmic disturbance—caused by a Daitya affecting human regions as well as Devas and Apsarās.

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

Indirectly, it underscores the Purāṇic ideal that rulers must protect their peoples from disruptive forces (adharma and violence). The mention of widespread agitation suggests the necessity of stable governance, defense, and dharmic order.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No explicit Vāstu or ritual procedure is stated here; the verse functions as a narrative-geographical notice listing peoples affected by a Daitya, rather than temple-building or rite instructions.