Shloka 4

Matsya Purana — The Gods Seek Śiva’s Refuge: The Cosmic Chariot Prepared for the Burning of T...

Devanagari script

विद्विष्टा वो मम द्विष्टाः कष्टाः कष्टपराक्रमाः तेषामभावः संपाद्यो युष्माकं भव एव च //

Transliteration

vidviṣṭā vo mama dviṣṭāḥ kaṣṭāḥ kaṣṭaparākramāḥ teṣāmabhāvaḥ saṃpādyo yuṣmākaṃ bhava eva ca //

Translation

Those who hate you are also my enemies—cruel men of harsh and perilous might. Their removal must be brought about; and your own security and continued welfare must likewise be ensured.

Word by Word

• vidviṣṭāḥ: those who are hostile/hateful

• vaḥ: of you/your

• mama: my

• dviṣṭāḥ: enemies, those who hate (me)

• kaṣṭāḥ: cruel, troublesome, hard to deal with

• kaṣṭa-parākramāḥ: of fierce/terrible prowess, dangerously powerful

• teṣām: of them

• abhāvaḥ: non-existence, destruction, removal

• saṃpādyaḥ: is to be accomplished/should be effected

• yuṣmākam: of you (pl.)

• bhavaḥ: welfare, well-being, continued existence/prosperity

• eva: indeed/only

• ca: and.

Speaker

• Likely Lord Matsya (Vishnu) addressing Vaivasvata Manu and his allies (contextual attribution within Matsya Purana dialogue style)

Entities Mentioned

• Matsya
• Vaivasvata Manu

Tags

• Rajadharma
• Enemies
• Protection
• Statecraft
• Dharma

FAQs

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

This verse is not about cosmic dissolution; it focuses on worldly conflict—identifying hostile forces and prescribing their removal to preserve order and welfare.

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

It aligns with Rajadharma: a ruler (and, by extension, a householder responsible for dependents) must protect their community by recognizing hostile threats and taking firm, dharma-aligned measures to prevent harm and secure stability.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vastu or ritual procedure is stated here; the emphasis is political-ethical—security, protection, and the neutralization of dangerous adversaries.