Shloka 15

Matsya Purana — Śiva–Pārvatī Quarrel and Pārvatī’s Resolve for Austerity to Attain Gaurī-hood

Devanagari script

अनेकैश्चाटुभिर्देवी देवेन प्रतिबोधिता कोपं तीव्रं न तत्याज सती मर्मणि घट्टिता //

Transliteration

anekaiścāṭubhirdevī devena pratibodhitā kopaṃ tīvraṃ na tatyāja satī marmaṇi ghaṭṭitā //

Translation

Though the Goddess was repeatedly placated by the god with many conciliatory words, Sati did not abandon her fierce anger, for she had been wounded at her very core.

Word by Word

• अनेकैः: by many

• चाटुभिः: flattering/conciliatory words

• देवी: the Goddess

• देवेन: by the god (Śiva)

• प्रतिबोधिता: soothed/entreated/attempted to be persuaded

• कोपम्: anger

• तीव्रम्: intense, fierce

• न: not

• तत्याज: abandoned, gave up

• सती: Sati

• मर्मणि: in a vital spot, in the heart/core

• घट्टिता: struck, hurt, wounded, affronted

Speaker

• Suta (narrator) describing Sati and Shiva (contextual narration)

Entities Mentioned

• Sati
• Shiva

Tags

• Sati
• Daksha Yajna
• Shaiva narrative
• Dharma
• Puranic episodes

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss pralaya; it focuses on Sati’s inner wound and unresolved anger despite Shiva’s attempts to pacify her, within the Daksha-yajna narrative.

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

It highlights a key ethical theme in the Purana: grievous insult (marma-ghāta) can fracture social and familial harmony; rulers and householders are advised to prevent dishonor, speak responsibly, and address conflicts before they harden into destructive wrath.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vastu or iconographic rule is stated here; the ritual backdrop is the impending sacrificial dispute (yajña-conflict), emphasizing that ritual acts lose sanctity when fueled by insult and hostility.