Shloka 39

Matsya Purana — Skanda’s Consecration

Devanagari script

ततश्चिन्ताकुलो दैत्यः शुश्राव कटुकाक्षरम् सिद्धबन्दिभिरुद्घुष्टम् इदं हृदयदारणम् //

Transliteration

tataścintākulo daityaḥ śuśrāva kaṭukākṣaram siddhabandibhirudghuṣṭam idaṃ hṛdayadāraṇam //

Translation

Then the Daitya, overwhelmed with anxiety, heard bitter, cutting words—proclaimed aloud by Siddhas and celestial bards—words that were heart-rending to hear.

Word by Word

• tataḥ: then

• cintā-ākulaḥ: agitated by worry, distressed

• daityaḥ: the Daitya (demon/Asura)

• śuśrāva: heard

• kaṭuka-akṣaram: harsh-syllabled, bitter words

• siddha-bandibhiḥ: by Siddhas and bards/panegyrists (celestial heralds)

• udghuṣṭam: loudly proclaimed, cried out

• idam: this

• hṛdaya-dāraṇam: heart-tearing, heart-rending

Speaker

• Narrator (Purāṇic narration; likely Sūta’s narrative voice reporting the event)

Entities Mentioned

• Daitya
• Siddhas
• Bandis (celestial bards/heralds)

Tags

• Puranic narrative
• Omens
• Daitya
• Celestial proclamation
• Conflict

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe Pralaya directly; it depicts an ominous, publicly proclaimed message that causes fear—typical of Purāṇic portents that often precede major reversals of fortune.

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

It highlights the ethical lesson of steadiness: anxiety and agitation (cintā-ākulatā) weaken judgment, whereas dharmic leadership and household life emphasize composure, discernment, and restraint when confronted with harsh news.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu or ritual procedure is specified in this verse; its focus is narrative—celestial heralds (Siddhas/bandis) announcing a severe message that signals impending consequence.