Shloka 6

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

Devanagari script

भगवंस्तैस्तपस्तप्तं रौद्रं रौद्रपराक्रमैः असुरैर्वध्यमानाः स्म वयं त्वां शरणं गताः //

Transliteration

bhagavaṃstaistapastaptaṃ raudraṃ raudraparākramaiḥ asurairvadhyamānāḥ sma vayaṃ tvāṃ śaraṇaṃ gatāḥ //

Translation

O Blessed Lord, those fierce Asuras—whose dreadful prowess has been hardened by austerities—are slaying us. Therefore we have come to You for refuge.

Word by Word

• bhagavan: O Lord

• taiḥ: by those

• tapas-taptam: intensified/forged by austerities

• raudram: fierce, terrible

• raudra-parākramaiḥ: possessing dreadful valor

• asuraiḥ: by the Asuras

• vadhyamānāḥ: being killed/struck down

• sma: indeed/at this moment

• vayam: we

• tvām: to You

• śaraṇam: for refuge/shelter

• gatāḥ: have gone/approached

Speaker

• The Devas (gods), collectively appealing to the Supreme Lord (Vishnu/Hari)

Entities Mentioned

• Bhagavan (the Lord)
• Asuras

Tags

• Devāsura
• Śaraṇāgati
• Tapas
• Divine protection
• Puranic theology

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe pralaya directly; it highlights a recurring Purāṇic motif: when cosmic order is threatened (here by Asuras empowered through tapas), the devas seek refuge in Bhagavān, who restores balance.

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

It models śaraṇāgati—seeking rightful protection when overwhelmed by adharma. For kings, it implies protecting subjects from violent aggressors; for householders, it emphasizes humility, devotion, and turning to dharma and the divine rather than despair.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu or temple-building rule is stated in this verse; its ritual takeaway is devotional: संकट-कालीन शरणागति—formal surrender/prayer to Bhagavān in times of danger.