Shloka 15

Matsya Purana — Tripura’s Prosperity

Devanagari script

हासश्च वरनारीणां चित्तव्याकुलकारकः त्रिपुरे दानवेन्द्राणां रमतां श्रूयते सदा //

Transliteration

hāsaśca varanārīṇāṃ cittavyākulakārakaḥ tripure dānavendrāṇāṃ ramatāṃ śrūyate sadā //

Translation

The laughter of exquisite women—stirring and unsettling the mind—is ever heard in Tripura, as the lordly Dānavas sport and revel.

Word by Word

• hāsaḥ: laughter

• ca: and

• vara-nārīṇām: of excellent/choice women

• citta-vyākula-kārakaḥ: that which causes agitation/confusion of the mind

• tripure: in Tripura

• dānava-indrāṇām: of the Danava lords (chief demons)

• ramatām: of those who are sporting/rejoicing

• śrūyate: is heard

• sadā: always

Speaker

• Sūta (Pauranic narrator) / narrative voice describing Tripura (contextual attribution within the Matsya Purana’s Tripura episode)

Entities Mentioned

• Tripura
• Danavas (Dānavas)
• Danava chiefs (dānavendrāḥ)
• women of Tripura (varanārīḥ)

Tags

• Tripura
• Asura city
• Sensory allure
• Devasura conflict
• Shaiva episode

FAQs

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

This verse does not speak about Pralaya; it depicts the ongoing worldly pleasures in Tripura—an asuric stronghold—setting narrative contrast before its eventual destruction.

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

By highlighting “mind-agitating” sensual allure, it implicitly warns that unchecked indulgence distracts from dharma; a king or householder should regulate sense-pleasures to preserve clarity, discipline, and righteous conduct.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No direct Vāstu or ritual rule is stated; however, the verse contributes to the larger Tripura theme—an extraordinary constructed city—often discussed in Puranas as a backdrop for ritualized divine action (Tripura-dahana).