Shloka 3

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

Devanagari script

सा चास्यै सर्वमाचख्यौ शंकरात्कोपकारणम् पुनश्चोवाच गिरिजा देवतां मातृसंमताम् //

Transliteration

sā cāsyai sarvamācakhyau śaṃkarātkopakāraṇam punaścovāca girijā devatāṃ mātṛsaṃmatām //

Translation

She told her everything—the cause of Śaṅkara’s anger. Then Girijā spoke again, indicating the Goddess approved by the Mothers (the Matṛs).

Word by Word

• सा (sā): she

• च (ca): and

• अस्यै (asyai): to her

• सर्वम् (sarvam): everything

• आचख्यौ (ācakhyau): explained/told

• शंकरात् (śaṃkarāt): from/with regard to Śaṅkara

• कोपकारणम् (kopakāraṇam): the cause of anger

• पुनः (punaḥ): again

• च (ca): and

• उवाच (uvāca): said/spoke

• गिरिजा (girijā): Girijā (Pārvatī)

• देवताम् (devatām): the goddess/deity

• मातृसंमताम् (mātṛsaṃmatām): approved/endorsed by the Mothers (Matṛs).

Speaker

• Narrator (Purāṇic storyteller), reporting Girijā (Pārvatī)’s speech

Entities Mentioned

• Shankara (Shiva)
• Girija (Parvati)
• Matrs (Mother-goddesses)

Tags

• Shaiva
• Devi
• Dialogue
• Kopa (divine anger)
• Matrs

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss Pralaya; it focuses on a Shaiva narrative moment—explaining the cause of Śiva’s anger and indicating a Goddess sanctioned by the Matṛs.

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

Indirectly, it reflects an ethical principle found across the Matsya Purana: conflicts (even divine anger) are addressed by clearly stating causes and following approved religious authority—analogous to a king or householder resolving disputes through proper counsel and sanctioned practice.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

The ritual takeaway is authority and legitimacy: worship or invocation of a devatā is framed as “Matṛ-approved,” implying correct lineage/authorization in rites rather than any specific Vāstu or temple-building rule in this verse.