Shloka 129
Matsya Purana — The Strategy to Defeat Tāraka: Pārvatī’s Birth
अवमत्य विमानानि स्वर्गवासविरागिणः पितुर्गृह इवासन्ना देवगन्धर्वकिंनराः //
avamatya vimānāni svargavāsavirāgiṇaḥ piturgṛha ivāsannā devagandharvakiṃnarāḥ //
Disregarding their celestial chariots, the Devas, Gandharvas, and Kinnaras—now grown indifferent to life in heaven—came close, as though to their father’s own house.
FAQs
This verse does not directly describe Pralaya; it highlights a Purāṇic theme that even heavenly enjoyments (Svarga and vimānas) can be viewed as insignificant when higher purpose or detachment (vairāgya) arises.
It indirectly reinforces the ethical ideal of vairāgya: one should not cling to comforts or status (symbolized by vimānas and Svarga), but approach one’s rightful refuge and duty with humility—like returning to a father’s house.
No Vāstu or ritual procedure is stated explicitly; the only technical term is “vimāna,” used here in the sense of a celestial vehicle (not temple superstructure), emphasizing renunciation of luxury rather than architectural rules.