Shloka 17

Matsya Purana — The Terror of Tripura and the Gods’ Hymn to Śiva

Devanagari script

ततो देवैश्च सम्प्रोक्तो यास्याम इति दुःखितैः पितामहश्च तैः सार्धं भवसंसदमागतः //

Transliteration

tato devaiśca samprokto yāsyāma iti duḥkhitaiḥ pitāmahaśca taiḥ sārdhaṃ bhavasaṃsadamāgataḥ //

Translation

Then, urged on by the sorrowing gods—saying, “Let us go”—the Grandfather (Brahmā) too, together with them, went to the assembly-hall of Bhava (Śiva).

Word by Word

• tataḥ: then

• devaiḥ ca: and by the gods

• samproktaḥ: earnestly addressed/urged

• yāsyāma iti: (saying) “we shall go”

• duḥkhitaiḥ: by the distressed/sorrowful (ones)

• pitāmahaḥ: the Grandfather (Brahmā)

• ca: also

• taiḥ sārdham: along with them

• bhava-saṃsadam: to Bhava’s assembly (Śiva’s court)

• āgataḥ: went/arrived

Speaker

• Narrator (Purāṇic narrative voice, traditionally Sūta recounting the episode)

Entities Mentioned

• Devas
• Brahma (Pitāmaha)
• Shiva (Bhava)

Tags

• Shaiva-Vaishnava narrative
• Devas
• Brahma
• Shiva
• Divine council

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe Pralaya directly; it depicts a crisis-response motif where distressed Devas seek intervention through Brahmā and then approach Śiva’s divine assembly for resolution.

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

Indirectly, it models dharmic governance: when a community faces distress, leaders should consult wise authorities and proceed collectively toward a lawful, higher forum to resolve the problem rather than acting rashly.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No explicit Vāstu or ritual procedure is stated; the key term is “saṃsad” (assembly hall), indicating the idea of a formal council-space—useful as contextual framing for later Matsya Purana discussions on sabhā/mandapa and sacred or royal halls.