Shloka 42

Matsya Purana — Tārakāsura’s Austerity and Boon; Mobilization for War; Bṛhaspati’s Fourfold P...

Devanagari script

तेषामग्रेसरो जम्भः कुजम्भो ऽनन्तरस्ततः महिषः कुञ्जरो मेघः कालनेमिर्निमिस्तथा //

Transliteration

teṣāmagresaro jambhaḥ kujambho 'nantarastataḥ mahiṣaḥ kuñjaro meghaḥ kālanemirnimistathā //

Translation

Among them, the foremost was Jambha; next came Kujambha. Then there were Mahiṣa, Kuñjara, Megha, and also Kālanemi and Nimi.

Word by Word

• teṣām: of them

• agresaraḥ: the foremost/leader

• jambhaḥ: Jambha (name of a Daitya/Asura)

• kujambhaḥ: Kujambha (name of a Daitya/Asura)

• anantaraḥ: immediately following/next

• tataḥ: then/thereafter

• mahiṣaḥ: Mahiṣa (name

• kuñjaraḥ: Kuñjara (name

• meghaḥ: Megha (name

• kālanemiḥ: Kālanemi (name of an Asura)

• nimiḥ: Nimi (name

• tathā: and also/likewise.

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (Vishnu) speaking to Vaivasvata Manu (genealogical narration)

Entities Mentioned

• Jambha
• Kujambha
• Mahiṣa
• Kuñjara
• Megha
• Kālanemi
• Nimi

Tags

• Genealogy
• Asuras
• Daityas
• Puranic catalogues
• Dynasties

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe Pralaya; it functions as a genealogical catalogue, listing prominent Asura figures (leaders and notable names) within a lineage.

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

Indirectly, it supports the Purāṇic ideal that rulers and householders should know traditional histories and lineages (itihāsa–purāṇa knowledge), which frames ethical governance through awareness of past powers and their consequences.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

None is stated in this śloka; it is a name-list verse rather than a Vāstu, temple-architecture, or ritual-procedure instruction.