Shloka 107

Matsya Purana — The Slaying of Jambha and the Rise of Tāraka: Divine Battle Formations

Devanagari script

वायुना चातिघोरेण कम्पितास्ते तु दानवाः न शेकुस्तत्र ते स्थातुं रणे ऽतिबलिनो ऽपि ये //

Transliteration

vāyunā cātighoreṇa kampitāste tu dānavāḥ na śekustatra te sthātuṃ raṇe 'tibalino 'pi ye //

Translation

Shaken by that exceedingly dreadful wind, those Dānava demons could not stand their ground there in battle—even those among them who were very mighty.

Word by Word

• वायुना: by the wind

• च: and/indeed

• अतिघोरेण: by the extremely terrible (one)

• कम्पिताः: shaken, made to tremble

• ते: those

• तु: but/indeed

• दानवाः: Dānavas (demons, sons of Danu)

• न: not

• शेकुः: were able

• तत्र: there

• ते: they

• स्थातुम्: to stand, remain

• रणे: in battle

• अतिबलिनः: very strong, exceedingly powerful

• अपि: even

• ये: who

Speaker

• Suta (narrator) / Purāṇic narrator describing the battle events

Entities Mentioned

• Dānavas
• Vāyu (wind as a force of nature)

Tags

• Pralaya
• Battle
• DivineWrath
• Dānavas
• CosmicForces

FAQs

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

It highlights nature’s (and ultimately divine) irresistible force: even the strongest beings collapse when cosmic winds and cataclysmic conditions arise, a hallmark of pralaya-style upheaval.

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

Indirectly, it underscores humility and preparedness: power and pride are unstable in the face of larger forces, so a king/householder should rely on dharma, discipline, and prudent foresight rather than mere strength.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No explicit Vāstu or ritual rule is stated; however, the emphasis on violent winds can be read as a contextual reminder for protective rites and practical precautions against storms in settlement planning, a concern later treated more directly in Vāstu sections.