Shloka 85

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

Devanagari script

तीक्ष्णखड्गयुतो भीमः समरे समवस्थितः महासिंहरवो देवो धनाध्यक्षो गदायुधः //

Transliteration

tīkṣṇakhaḍgayuto bhīmaḥ samare samavasthitaḥ mahāsiṃharavo devo dhanādhyakṣo gadāyudhaḥ //

Translation

Fierce and formidable, bearing a keen sword, he stands poised in battle; the god roars like a great lion—he is the Lord of wealth, wielding a mace as his weapon.

Word by Word

• तीक्ष्ण: sharp, keen

• खड्ग: sword

• युत: endowed with, bearing

• भीम: terrible, awe-inspiring

• समरे: in battle

• समवस्थित: standing firm, stationed

• महा: great

• सिंह: lion

• रव: roar, cry

• देव: god, deity

• धन: wealth

• अध्यक्ष: overseer, lord

• धनाध्यक्ष: lord/guardian of wealth

• गदा: mace

• आयुध: weapon

• गदायुध: one whose weapon is a mace

Speaker

• Suta (narrating Matsya Purana’s description of deity-forms; traditionally framed as Matsya’s teaching to Manu in the wider dialogue)

Entities Mentioned

• Dhanadhyaksha (Kubera)

Tags

• Iconography
• Pratima Lakshana
• Deity Attributes
• Weapons
• Vastu Shastra

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss pralaya; it focuses on iconographic identification—how a deity (the lord of wealth) is characterized by weapons, stance, and roar.

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

By portraying the guardian of wealth as battle-ready and weapon-bearing, the verse implicitly links prosperity (dhanā) with protection, discipline, and rightful guardianship—virtues expected of rulers and householders in preserving and defending resources.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

It supplies pratima-lakṣaṇa markers (weapons, posture, demeanor) used in temple image-making and consecration—helping artisans and priests correctly identify and install the deity of wealth according to Matsya Purana guidelines.