Shloka 12

Matsya Purana — Uma’s Austerities and the Slaying of the Deceiver Asura ĀḌi

Devanagari script

देवान्सर्वान्विजित्याजौ बकभ्राता रणोत्कटः आडिर्नामान्तरप्रेक्षी सततं चन्द्रमौलिनः //

Transliteration

devānsarvānvijityājau bakabhrātā raṇotkaṭaḥ āḍirnāmāntaraprekṣī satataṃ candramaulinaḥ //

Translation

Having conquered all the gods in battle, the fierce war‑hero—known as Baka’s brother—ever kept his gaze on the Moon-crested Lord (Śiva), and was also recognized by the alternate name Āḍi.

Word by Word

• devān: the gods

• sarvān: all

• vijitya: having conquered

• ājau: in battle

• baka-bhrātā: Baka’s brother

• raṇa-utkaṭaḥ: exceedingly formidable in war

• āḍiḥ: Āḍi (a proper name/epithet)

• nāma-antara: another name/alternate appellation

• prekṣī: one who looks at/keeps watch upon (devotedly contemplates)

• satatam: always, continually

• candra-maulinaḥ: of the Moon-crested One (Śiva)

Speaker

• Sūta (narratorial voice in Purāṇic transmission; genealogical narration)

Entities Mentioned

• Devas
• Baka
• Śiva (Candramauli)

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Shaivism
• Warrior-epithet
• Puranic narrative

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe Pralaya; it occurs in a lineage-style narrative, highlighting a warrior’s victory and his ongoing devotion to Śiva.

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

It reflects the Purāṇic ideal that even a powerful conqueror should remain oriented toward dharma through devotion—here shown as sustained reverence/contemplation of Śiva despite martial success.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu or temple-building rule is stated directly; the main ritual-religious cue is the epithet “Candramauli” (Śiva), pointing to Śaiva devotion rather than architectural procedure.