Shloka 20

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

Devanagari script

इत्युक्ता सा पुनः प्राह गिरिशं शैलजा तदा कोपकम्पितमूर्धा च प्रस्फुरद्दशनच्छदा //

Transliteration

ityuktā sā punaḥ prāha giriśaṃ śailajā tadā kopakampitamūrdhā ca prasphuraddaśanacchadā //

Translation

Thus addressed, Śailajā (Pārvatī) then spoke again to Girīśa (Śiva), her head trembling with anger, and her lips quivering as her teeth flashed.

Word by Word

• iti-uktā: thus spoken to/so addressed

• sā: she

• punaḥ: again

• prāha: said/spoke

• giriśam: to Girīśa (Lord of the mountains, Śiva)

• śailajā: the mountain-born one (Pārvatī)

• tadā: then

• kopa: anger

• kampita: trembling/shaking

• mūrdhā: head

• ca: and

• prasphurat: flashing/quivering

• daśana: teeth

• cchadā: covering/veil (i.e., lips)

Speaker

• Parvati (Shailaja)

Entities Mentioned

• Girisha (Shiva)
• Shailaja (Parvati)

Tags

• Shaiva narrative
• Dialogue
• Bhava (emotion)
• Dharma-ethics (implied)
• Puranic storytelling

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe Pralaya; it is a narrative moment in a Shaiva dialogue, focusing on Parvati’s emotional state as she addresses Shiva.

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

Indirectly, it illustrates the Purāṇic emphasis on self-control and the consequences of anger; such emotional restraint is repeatedly upheld as essential for household harmony and righteous governance.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is stated in this verse; it functions as character-setting within a dialogue rather than a technical injunction.