Shloka 129

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

Devanagari script

ततश्चान्तर्दधे दैत्यो वियत्यनुपलक्षितः गगनस्थः स दैत्येन्द्रः शस्त्रासनमतीन्द्रियम् //

Transliteration

tataścāntardadhe daityo viyatyanupalakṣitaḥ gaganasthaḥ sa daityendraḥ śastrāsanamatīndriyam //

Translation

Then the Daitya disappeared—unnoticed in the open sky. Stationed in the heavens, that lord of Daityas employed a weapon-seat (aerial assault) that was beyond the reach of the senses.

Word by Word

• tataḥ: then

• ca: and

• antardadhe: vanished, concealed himself

• daityaḥ: the Daitya (demon)

• viyati: in the sky/firmament

• anupalakṣitaḥ: unperceived, not recognized

• gagana-sthaḥ: situated in the sky

• saḥ: he

• daitya-indraḥ: king of the Daityas

• śastra: weapon/arms

• āsanam: seat/platform/position (here: a vantage/vehicle/stance for assault)

• atīndriyam: beyond the senses, imperceptible

Speaker

• Suta (narrator) / Purāṇic narrator describing the battle (third-person narration)

Entities Mentioned

• Daitya
• Daityendra

Tags

• Daitya
• Battle
• Maya
• Invisibility
• Supernatural weapons

FAQs

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

This verse does not address Pralaya directly; it depicts māyā-like concealment and imperceptible action in a battle scene, emphasizing powers that operate beyond ordinary perception.

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

Indirectly, it highlights a dharmic lesson common in the Matsya Purana’s narratives: rulers and protectors must remain vigilant against unseen threats and deceptive tactics, relying on discernment and counsel rather than mere sensory evidence.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu or ritual procedure is specified in this verse; the technical term atīndriya is used to stress imperceptibility (beyond the senses), a concept that can also appear in ritual or yogic contexts elsewhere in the Purana.