Shloka 19

Matsya Purana — Tripura’s Prosperity

Devanagari script

सर्व एते विशन्तस्तु मयेन त्रिपुरान्तरम् स्वप्ने भयावहा दृष्टा आविशन्तस्तु दानवान् //

Transliteration

sarva ete viśantastu mayena tripurāntaram svapne bhayāvahā dṛṣṭā āviśantastu dānavān //

Translation

In a dream I saw all those Dānavas entering the interior of Tripura with me; the vision was terrifying and ominous.

Word by Word

• सर्व (sarva): all

• एते (ete): these/they

• विशन्तः (viśantaḥ): entering

• तु (tu): indeed/but

• मयेन (mayena): with me/by me

• त्रिपुर-अन्तरम् (tripura-antaram): the interior of Tripura

• स्वप्ने (svapne): in a dream

• भय-आवहाः (bhaya-āvahāḥ): fear-bringing/terrifying

• दृष्टाः (dṛṣṭāḥ): seen

• आविशन्तः (āviśantaḥ): entering (in)

• तु (tu): indeed

• दानवान् (dānavān): the Dānavas (demons).

Speaker

• Narrator within the Tripura episode (contextual voice; exact named speaker not explicit from this single verse)

Entities Mentioned

• Tripura
• Dānavas

Tags

• Tripura
• Dream-omen
• Devas vs Asuras
• Portent
• Puranic narrative

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe Pralaya directly; it uses a dream-vision (svapna) as an ominous sign within the Tripura narrative, foreshadowing impending danger or destruction rather than cosmic dissolution.

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

Indirectly, it highlights the Puranic ethic of heeding ominous signs and exercising discernment (viveka): leaders and householders are advised to respond prudently to warnings, avoid reckless association with destructive forces, and seek righteous counsel when danger is indicated.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

Architecturally, “Tripura” refers to the famed three fortified cities; the verse itself gives no Vastu rule, but it situates the narrative in a city/fort context often used in the Matsya Purana to frame battles, siege imagery, and the ritualized destruction of demonic strongholds.