Shloka 78

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

Devanagari script

आद्रियन्तां च शस्त्राणि पूज्यन्तामस्त्रदेवताः वाहनानि च यानानि योजयन्तु ममामराः //

Transliteration

ādriyantāṃ ca śastrāṇi pūjyantāmastradevatāḥ vāhanāni ca yānāni yojayantu mamāmarāḥ //

Translation

Let the weapons be duly attended to; let the deities presiding over the astras (sacred missiles) be worshipped. And let my immortal attendants yoke and ready the mounts and conveyances.

Word by Word

• ādriyantām: let (them) be respected/attended to

• ca: and

• śastrāṇi: weapons (hand-held arms)

• pūjyantām: let (them) be worshipped

• astradevatāḥ: the deities of missiles/supernatural weapons

• vāhanāni: mounts/vehicles

• ca: and

• yānāni: conveyances/chariots/transport

• yojayantu: let (them) harness/yoke/prepare

• mama: my

• amarāḥ: immortals/divine beings (celestial attendants)

Speaker

• A divine commander/royal authority figure (contextually a deity addressing celestial attendants); in Matsya Purana’s narrative frame, attributed within the Matsya–Manu dialogue tradition as an instruction-like utterance

Entities Mentioned

• Astra-devatāḥ
• Amarāḥ

Tags

• Rajadharma
• Ritual
• Weapon-worship
• Procession
• Auspicious rites

FAQs

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

This verse does not concern Pralaya; it focuses on auspicious, disciplined preparation—honouring weapons and their presiding deities and readying conveyances.

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

It reflects dharmic statecraft: before undertaking force or a major public action, one should maintain weapons properly, perform worship to align action with sacred order, and ensure logistical readiness (vehicles/mounts).

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

Ritually, it points to śastra/āstra-pūjā—venerating weapons and their presiding powers—along with the formal yoking/arranging of vehicles, typical of ceremonial departures, campaigns, or royal processions.