Shloka 123

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

Devanagari script

यदाश्रित्य घटामो ऽस्य दानवस्य युयुत्सवः ततो हरिरुवाचेदं वज्रायुधमुदारधीः //

Transliteration

yadāśritya ghaṭāmo 'sya dānavasya yuyutsavaḥ tato hariruvācedaṃ vajrāyudhamudāradhīḥ //

Translation

“Relying on this plan/support, we shall confront this Dānava, eager for battle.” Then Hari, of noble resolve, spoke these words concerning the thunderbolt-weapon, the Vajra.

Word by Word

• yadāśritya: having relied upon/depending on

• ghaṭāmaḥ: we shall strive/undertake the effort, we shall engage (in action)

• asya: of this/against this (one)

• dānavasya: of the Dānava (demon, son of Danu)

• yuyutsavaḥ: desiring to fight, intent on battle

• tataḥ: then/thereupon

• hariḥ: Hari (Vishnu)

• uvāca: said/spoke

• idam: this (statement/this matter)

• vajrāyudham: the Vajra as a weapon, thunderbolt-weapon

• udāradhīḥ: noble-minded, magnanimous in intellect/resolve.

Speaker

• Narrator (Purāṇic narration), introducing Hari (Vishnu) as the forthcoming speaker

Entities Mentioned

• Hari (Vishnu)
• Vajra (thunderbolt weapon)
• Dānava (demon)

Tags

• Deva-Asura
• Vajra
• Vishnu
• Battle-strategy
• Puranic warfare

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe Pralaya; it belongs to a conflict setting where the narrative turns to Hari’s instruction regarding the Vajra-weapon against a Dānava.

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

Indirectly, it supports the dharmic idea of acting with resolve and proper reliance on wise counsel before engaging in conflict—an ethic applicable to rulers (strategic deliberation) and householders (disciplined, purposeful action).

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu or temple-architecture rule is stated in this verse; the technical focus is martial—specifically the Vajra as a divine weapon and the transition to Hari’s guidance.