Shloka 4

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

Devanagari script

ततो रथैर्विप्रयुक्तैर् वारणैश्च प्रचोदितैः उत्पतद्भिश्च गगनम् असिहस्तैः समन्ततः //

Transliteration

tato rathairviprayuktair vāraṇaiśca pracoditaiḥ utpatadbhiśca gaganam asihastaiḥ samantataḥ //

Translation

Then, with chariots careening out of control, and with elephants driven hard, the sky on every side was filled with warriors springing up, swords in hand.

Word by Word

• tataḥ: then

• rathaiḥ: with chariots

• viprayuktaiḥ: separated (from control), disordered, thrown into confusion

• vāraṇaiḥ: with elephants

• ca: and

• pracoditaiḥ: urged on, goaded, driven

• utpatadbhiḥ: by those leaping up / springing forth

• ca: and

• gaganam: the sky

• asi-hastaiḥ: having swords in their hands, sword-armed

• samantataḥ: on all sides, everywhere

Speaker

• Suta (narratorial voice describing events)

Tags

• Rajadharma
• Battle
• Kshatriya
• Epic narrative
• Martial imagery

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe Pralaya; it is a battlefield scene emphasizing chaos, speed, and the overwhelming spread of armed fighters across the sky and directions.

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

Indirectly, it reflects the Rajadharma milieu: kings must maintain discipline in armies (chariots and elephants) and restrain uncontrolled violence, since disorder in forces leads to widespread devastation.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vastu or ritual procedure is stated; the verse is purely martial, using chariots, elephants, and sword-bearing warriors as vivid narrative imagery.