Shloka 25

Matsya Purana — War of Devas and Asuras; Birth of Aurva Fire; Countering Tamasī Māyā through ...

Devanagari script

हिरण्यकशिपुश्चैव दानवो दानवेश्वरः ऋषिं विज्ञापयामासुः पुरा परमतेजसम् //

Transliteration

hiraṇyakaśipuścaiva dānavo dānaveśvaraḥ ṛṣiṃ vijñāpayāmāsuḥ purā paramatejasam //

Translation

Long ago, Hiranyakashipu—an Asura, the lord of the Daityas—approached and addressed a sage of supreme spiritual radiance.

Word by Word

• हिरण्यकशिपुः: Hiraṇyakaśipu

• च एव: and indeed

• दानवः: an Asura/Daitya

• दानवेश्वरः: lord of the Daityas (chief among Asuras)

• ऋषिम्: to a sage

• विज्ञापयामासुः: informed, petitioned, addressed respectfully

• पुरा: formerly, long ago

• परम-तेजसम्: one of highest splendor/ascetic brilliance

Speaker

• Suta (narrator) in the Matsya Purana’s ongoing discourse (likely framed within Matsya–Manu narration)

Entities Mentioned

• Hiraṇyakaśipu
• Ṛṣi (a sage)

Tags

• Asura narrative
• Sage encounter
• Puranic episode
• Tapas
• Boons

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe Pralaya; it sets up a historical episode where an Asura-king approaches a radiant sage, a common prelude to requests for boons or powers.

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

It reflects the Purāṇic norm that even powerful rulers must approach spiritual authorities with proper petition—highlighting humility, counsel-seeking, and respect for ascetics as a mark of disciplined kingship.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu or temple-ritual rule is stated in this verse; its ritual-cultural implication is the act of formally approaching and addressing a ṛṣi, often a narrative gateway to vows, austerities, or boon-granting rites.