Shloka 6

Matsya Purana — Vishnu’s Battle with the Daityas: Astra-Combat

Devanagari script

अपरे दानवेन्द्रास्तु यत्ता नानास्त्रपाणयः आजघ्नुः समरे क्रुद्धा विष्णुमक्लिष्टकारिणम् //

Transliteration

apare dānavendrāstu yattā nānāstrapāṇayaḥ ājaghnuḥ samare kruddhā viṣṇumakliṣṭakāriṇam //

Translation

Other lordly Dānava chiefs, fully prepared and bearing many kinds of weapons, angrily struck at Viṣṇu in the battle—Viṣṇu, the tireless doer of deeds, unwearied in action.

Word by Word

• apare: others

• dānavendrāḥ: lords/chiefs of the Dānavas

• tu: indeed/and

• yattāḥ: exerting themselves, ready/intent

• nānā: various, many kinds

• astra-pāṇayaḥ: having weapons in hand

• ājaghnuḥ: they struck/assailed

• samare: in battle

• kruddhāḥ: enraged

• viṣṇum: Vishnu

• akliṣṭa-kāriṇam: one whose action is unwearied, indefatigable performer of works

Speaker

• Sūta (Purāṇic narrator) describing the battle events

Entities Mentioned

• Vishnu
• Dānava
• Dānava-indras (Dānava chiefs)

Tags

• Daitya-Dānava war
• Vishnu
• Battle narrative
• Puranic warfare
• Divine protection

FAQs

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

This verse does not address Pralaya directly; it emphasizes Vishnu’s role as an indefatigable divine power in conflict, a theme that underlies his cosmic protection across cycles.

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

Indirectly, it highlights preparedness (yattāḥ) and steadfast action under pressure—qualities praised in royal duty (rājadharma) and disciplined household life, even though the scene is mythic warfare.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu or ritual procedure is specified in this verse; its focus is martial—weapon-bearing foes attacking Vishnu—rather than temple-building or rites.