Matsya Purana — Śiva–Pārvatī Quarrel and Pārvatī’s Resolve for Austerity to Attain Gaurī-hood, Shloka 26

Devanagari script

विष्टभ्य चरणौ देव्या वीरको बाष्पगद्गदम् प्रोवाच मातः किंत्वेतत् क्व यासि कुपितान्तरा //

Transliteration

viṣṭabhya caraṇau devyā vīrako bāṣpagadgadam provāca mātaḥ kiṃtvetat kva yāsi kupitāntarā //

Translation

Clasping the feet of the goddess, Vīraka—his voice choked with tears—said: “Mother, what is this? Where are you going, with anger burning within you?”

Word by Word

• viṣṭabhya: having grasped/holding fast

• caraṇau: (her) two feet

• devyāḥ: of the देवी (goddess-like lady)

• vīrakaḥ: Vīraka (proper name)

• bāṣpa-gadgadam: with a voice faltering/choked by tears

• provāca: said/spoke forth

• mātaḥ: O mother

• kim: what?

• tu: indeed/but

• etat: this

• kva: where?

• yāsi: are you going

• kupita-antarā: having anger within/angered at heart

Speaker

• Vīraka

Entities Mentioned

• Vīraka
• Devī (goddess-like mother/lady)

Tags

• Family dialogue
• Pathos
• Puranic narrative
• Ethics
• Departure

FAQs

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

This verse does not address pralaya or cosmology; it is a human, emotionally charged narrative moment centered on anger, departure, and supplication.

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

It reflects household dharma: seeking reconciliation, showing humility (touching the feet), and restraining conflict through respectful speech—virtues praised across Purāṇic ethical teaching.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu/temple-building or ritual procedure is specified; the only culturally significant act is respectful prostration/clasping the feet as a gesture of appeal and reverence.