Shloka 172

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

Devanagari script

अनन्तरं च कान्तानाम् अश्रुपातमिवानिशम् तदप्राप्तं वियत्येव नाशयामास दानवः //

Transliteration

anantaraṃ ca kāntānām aśrupātamivāniśam tadaprāptaṃ viyatyeva nāśayāmāsa dānavaḥ //

Translation

Thereafter, the Danava destroyed what the beloved women sought; thus their unceasing condition became like a constant fall of tears, as though their happiness had vanished into empty space.

Word by Word

• अनन्तरम्: thereafter

• च: and

• कान्तानाम्: of the beloved women (wives/sweethearts)

• अश्रुपातम्: falling of tears, weeping

• इव: like

• अनिशम्: incessantly, without pause

• तत्: that (their desired object/joy/hope)

• अप्राप्तम्: not obtained, unattained

• वियति: in the sky/space

• एव: as if/indeed

• नाशयामास: caused to perish, destroyed

• दानवः: the Danava (demon).

Speaker

• Suta (narrator) describing events within the Matsya Purana’s narrative frame

Entities Mentioned

• Danava
• Kanta (beloved women)

Tags

• Danava
• Grief
• Narrative
• Conflict
• Pathos

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe cosmic pralaya; it uses imagery of “vanishing into space” (viyati) as a poetic way to show how the Danava caused hopes or happiness to become unattainable, resulting in unending grief.

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

Indirectly, it highlights the social and emotional devastation caused by adharmic violence; in the Matsya Purana’s ethical tone, rulers and householders are expected to protect dependents and prevent such suffering rather than become its cause.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vastu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is stated in this verse; its focus is narrative and emotional—portraying relentless lamentation and the Danava’s destructive impact.