Shloka 1

Matsya Purana — Vishnu’s Battle with Mathana

Devanagari script

तस्मिन्विनिहते दैत्ये ग्रसने लोकनायके निर्मर्यादमयुध्यन्त हरिणा सह दानवाः //

Transliteration

tasminvinihate daitye grasane lokanāyake nirmaryādamayudhyanta hariṇā saha dānavāḥ //

Translation

When that Daitya—Grasana, the leader of the worlds—had been slain, the Dānavas then fought on with Hari, casting all restraint aside.

Word by Word

• tasmin: when he/that one

• vinihate: slain, killed

• daitye: the Daitya (demon)

• grasane: (named) Grasana

• lokanāyake: leader/guide of the worlds

• nirmaryādam: without bounds, without restraint, lawlessly

• ayudhyanta: they fought (imperfect/plural)

• hariṇā saha: together with/against Hari (Vishnu)

• dānavāḥ: the Danavas (a class of demons)

Speaker

• Suta (Purana narrator) describing events (narrative voice)

Entities Mentioned

• Grasana
• Daitya
• Danavas
• Hari (Vishnu)

Tags

• Daitya-Danava war
• Vishnu
• Cosmic order
• Dharma vs Adharma
• Puranic battle narrative

FAQs

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

This verse is not about Pralaya; it depicts a post-slaying escalation in a divine battle, emphasizing how adharma forces continue violently even after their leader falls.

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

Indirectly, it contrasts lawful conduct with “nirmaryāda” (unrestrained) behavior—implying that rulers and householders should uphold maryādā (ethical boundaries) even under conflict.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vastu, temple, or ritual procedure is stated in this verse; its key takeaway is ethical—restraint (maryādā) versus lawless aggression in the face of divine order.