Shloka 9

Matsya Purana — The Battle at Tripura: Shiva’s Strategy

Devanagari script

निर्गच्छन्ति पुरो दैत्याः सायुधा विजयैषिणः //

Transliteration

nirgacchanti puro daityāḥ sāyudhā vijayaiṣiṇaḥ //

Translation

The Daityas marched forth in the vanguard, fully armed, seeking victory.

Word by Word

• निर्गच्छन्ति: go forth, march out

• पुरः: in front, ahead

• दैत्याः: the Daityas (sons of Diti

• सायुधाः: bearing weapons, armed

• विजयैषिणः: desiring victory, intent on conquest

Speaker

• Suta (narrator) describing the battlefield movement within the Matsya Purana’s narrative

Entities Mentioned

• Daityas

Tags

• Daityas
• War
• Pauranic narrative
• Victory
• Battle preparations

FAQs

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

This verse does not speak about Pralaya; it depicts a martial scene where the Daityas advance armed and intent on victory.

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

Indirectly, it reflects the Purāṇic theme of organized warfare and ambition for conquest; as a contrast, royal dharma elsewhere in the Matsya Purana emphasizes disciplined force guided by righteousness rather than mere विजयैषणā (victory-seeking).

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No architectural (Vāstu) or ritual procedure is stated in this line; it is a narrative description of troops moving out for battle.