Shloka 24

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Devanagari script

अपक्रान्ते तु त्रिपुरे त्रिपुरारिस्त्रिलोचनः पितामहमुवाचेदं वेदवादविशारदम् //

Transliteration

apakrānte tu tripure tripurāristrilocanaḥ pitāmahamuvācedaṃ vedavādaviśāradam //

Translation

When Tripura had withdrawn, the three-eyed Lord—the destroyer of Tripura—addressed Pitāmaha (Brahmā), well-versed in the doctrines of the Vedas, and spoke these words.

Word by Word

• अपक्रान्ते: having withdrawn/departed

• तु: then/indeed

• त्रिपुरे: when/with Tripura (the three cities)

• त्रिपुरारिः: the enemy/destroyer of Tripura (Śiva)

• त्रिलोचनः: the three-eyed one (Śiva)

• पितामहम्: the Grandfather (Brahmā)

• उवाच: said/addressed

• इदम्: this (speech/statement)

• वेदवादविशारदम्: one skilled/expert in Vedic doctrine and discourse

Speaker

• Narrator (Purāṇic narrator introducing Śiva speaking to Brahmā)

Entities Mentioned

• Tripura
• Tripurāri (Śiva)
• Trilocana (Śiva)
• Pitāmaha (Brahmā)
• Veda

Tags

• Tripura
• Shiva
• Brahma
• Vedic discourse
• Purāṇic narrative

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe Pralaya directly; it frames a post-conflict moment where Śiva turns to Brahmā (a Vedic authority), signaling a transition from battle narrative to doctrinal or cosmic counsel.

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

Indirectly, it models dharmic governance through consultation: even the supreme warrior figure (Śiva as Tripurāri) seeks counsel from Brahmā, implying that rulers and householders should act after seeking guidance from learned authorities and śāstra.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No explicit Vāstu or ritual procedure is stated in this line; however, the Tripura context often precedes discussions on divine order and correct rites, with Brahmā’s Vedic expertise serving as a cue that śāstric rules will guide what follows.