Shloka 5

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

Devanagari script

आगतं जलदाभासं समेताः सर्वदानवाः उत्तस्थुर्नारदं दृष्ट्वा अभिवादनवादिनः //

Transliteration

āgataṃ jaladābhāsaṃ sametāḥ sarvadānavāḥ uttasthurnāradaṃ dṛṣṭvā abhivādanavādinaḥ //

Translation

When they saw Nārada arrive, radiant like a mass of rain-clouds, all the assembled Dānavas rose and greeted him with words of reverence.

Word by Word

• āgatam: having arrived/come

• jalada-ābhāsam: cloud-like in appearance, resembling a rain-cloud

• sametāḥ: assembled, gathered together

• sarva-dānavāḥ: all the Dānavas (a class of Asuras)

• uttasthuḥ: stood up, rose to their feet

• nāradam: Nārada (the divine sage)

• dṛṣṭvā: having seen

• abhivādana-vādinaḥ: uttering salutations, speaking words of greeting/reverence

Speaker

• Suta (narrator) describing the scene (third-person narration within the Matsya Purana frame)

Entities Mentioned

• Narada
• Danavas

Tags

• Narada
• Danavas
• Puranic narrative
• Etiquette
• Asura lore

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss Pralaya; it depicts a narrative moment of Nārada’s arrival and the respectful reception offered by the assembled Dānavas.

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

It reflects the dharmic norm of honoring revered guests—especially sages—by rising, offering salutations, and speaking respectfully, a model applicable to royal and household conduct.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu or temple-architecture rule is stated here; the ritual element is social-ritual etiquette (abhivādana), emphasizing respectful greeting as a formal act.