Shloka 2

Matsya Purana — Omens in Tripura and the Nārada–Maya Dialogue on Dharma

Devanagari script

ईश्वरस्वरघोषेण नर्दमाने महावृषे जयत्सु विप्रेषु तथा गर्जत्सु तुरगेषु च //

Transliteration

īśvarasvaraghoṣeṇa nardamāne mahāvṛṣe jayatsu vipreṣu tathā garjatsu turageṣu ca //

Translation

As the great bull roared aloud with a lordly, thunder-like cry, the brahmins raised shouts of victory, and the horses too neighed and bellowed.

Word by Word

• ईश्वर-स्वर-घोषेण: with a lordly/majestic sound-resonance

• नर्दमाने: roaring, bellowing

• महा-वृषे: O great bull (epithet for a mighty hero/king)

• जयत्सु: as they cried “Victory!”

• विप्रेषु: among/by the brahmins

• तथा: and also

• गर्जत्सु: roaring, loudly neighing

• तुरगेषु: among the horses

• च: and

Speaker

• Suta (narrator) describing the scene (likely within a royal/battle narrative)

Entities Mentioned

• Vipras (Brahmins)
• Turagas (horses)
• Mahāvṛṣa (epithet: great bull/hero)

Tags

• Royal Acclamation
• Battle Imagery
• Auspicious Omens
• Vedic Praise
• Dynasty Narrative

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss pralaya; it depicts an auspicious, energetic scene of royal or martial acclamation—roaring proclamation, victory-cries, and the loud neighing of horses.

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

By portraying brahmins proclaiming victory and a “great bull” (ideal hero/king) sounding forth, it reflects the Purāṇic ideal of kingship upheld by priestly blessing and public acclaim—suggesting righteous rule and valor supported by dharmic voices.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu or temple-building rule is stated; the ritual note is the presence of brahmins voicing “jaya” (victory), a common auspicious acclamation in royal ceremonies and martial processions.