Shloka 128

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

Devanagari script

रणागारमिवोद्गारं तत्याजासुरनन्दनः तदस्त्रतेजसा तस्य रूपं दैत्यस्य नाशितम् //

Transliteration

raṇāgāramivodgāraṃ tatyājāsuranandanaḥ tadastratejasā tasya rūpaṃ daityasya nāśitam //

Translation

The son of the Asuras let out a roar like the tumult of a battlefield; yet by the blazing power of that weapon, the Daitya’s very form was destroyed.

Word by Word

• रणागारम्: battlefield (lit. arena/house of battle)

• इव: like/as

• उद्गारम्: outburst/roar/cry

• तत्याज: he emitted/let forth

• आसुरनन्दनः: the Asura’s son (a Daitya warrior)

• तत्-अस्त्र-तेजसा: by the radiance/power of that weapon

• तस्य: of him/that one

• रूपम्: form/shape/body

• दैत्यस्य: of the Daitya

• नाशितम्: destroyed/ruined

Speaker

• Suta (narrator) / Puranic narrator (contextual battle narration)

Entities Mentioned

• Daitya
• Asura
• Astra (divine weapon)

Tags

• Daitya-Asura battle
• Astra-tejas
• Puranic warfare
• Divine weaponry
• Mythic narrative

FAQs

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

It does not describe cosmic Pralaya directly; it uses the idea of “form being destroyed” to depict the annihilating force of an astra in a battle episode.

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

Indirectly, it reinforces the Purāṇic ethic that unrighteous force (Daitya aggression) is checked by rightful power; kings are expected to restrain violence through dharmic strength and disciplined use of weapons.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu or temple-ritual rule is stated here; the key technical term is astra-tejas—ritually empowered, divinely charged weapon-power—often tied to mantra and consecration in broader Purāṇic tradition.