Shloka 162

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

Devanagari script

सर्वायुधम् असंबाधं विचित्ररचनोज्ज्वलम् तं रथं देवराजस्य परिवार्य समन्ततः //

Transliteration

sarvāyudham asaṃbādhaṃ vicitraracanojjvalam taṃ rathaṃ devarājasya parivārya samantataḥ //

Translation

That chariot of the king of the gods—fitted with every weapon, unimpeded in its movement, and radiant with wondrous craftsmanship—was surrounded on all sides by his attendants.

Word by Word

• सर्वायुधम्: equipped with all weapons

• असंबाधम्: unobstructed, unimpeded, not cramped

• विचित्र-रचना-उज्ज्वलम्: shining with variegated/wondrous workmanship

• तम्: that

• रथम्: chariot

• देवराजस्य: of the king of the gods (Indra)

• परिवार्य: having surrounded/encircled

• समन्ततः: on all sides, all around

Speaker

• Sūta (narrator) describing the scene (descriptive narration within the Purāṇic discourse)

Entities Mentioned

• Indra (Devarāja)
• Devas (implied attendants/retinue)

Tags

• Indra
• Divine chariot
• Celestial weapons
• Purāṇic imagery
• Devaloka

FAQs

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

This verse is not about Pralaya; it is a vivid descriptive passage portraying Indra’s celestial chariot as perfectly equipped and surrounded by a divine retinue.

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

Indirectly, it models royal ideals: a ruler’s readiness (sarvāyudha—complete preparedness), unhindered execution of duty (asaṃbādha—unobstructed), and orderly protection by loyal attendants (parivārya—being properly surrounded).

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

The phrase vicitra-racanojjvala highlights excellence of design and craftsmanship—useful as a stylistic benchmark in Purāṇic aesthetics, though it does not prescribe specific Vāstu or ritual procedure in this verse.